official history; authorized history
to reject; to spurn; to turn down; to refuse
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
to assault with a sword; to stab at; to slash at
in accordance with; according to
carrying a person in one's arms; princess carry; bridal carry
garden (esp. with trees); park
snuggling; nuzzling; cuddling
to persuade; to prevail upon; to win a woman's heart; to win over; to talk someone into doing
in a bad temper; cranky; crabby
so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?
rubbing cheeks together (as a display of affection); pressing cheeks together
guest seating (e.g. theater, stadium); passenger seat (e.g. taxi); audience
influence (on someone); inspiration
to say a word; to say something; to speak briefly; to give a quick holler; to let (someone) know
intent to kill; intent to murder; urge to kill; murderous impulse
to become; to appear like; to have a touch of; to look like
upper lip; philtrum; under one's nose; mouth
to be jealous of; to be envious of; to envy
goddamn idiot; moron; nitwit
rate; ratio; percentage; commission; poundage; percentage
distant (from someone); aloof; estranged; knowing little (of); ill-informed (about); ignorant (of)
gushing forth; bursting out; (lit.) like breaking a dam
holding hands with fingers interlocked
to grasp back; to squeeze back; to grab back
(chemical) body warmer; heat pad; hand warmer
to thank; to apologize; to apologise; to say farewell; to retreat; to refuse
to cut corners; to be shoddy
any- (e.g. anything, anywhere, anyone); -ever (e.g. whatever, wherever, whenever); even (if it's just ...); at least; either ... or ...
though imperfect; somehow; somehow or other
to become independent; to leave one's hands; to leave one's possession
restless; fidgety; lively; busy