to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
the other day; a few days ago
to reason; to sum up; to conclude
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
ticktock; chinking (e.g. of a hammer against rock); knocking; dry and hard; (frozen) stiff; hidebound
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
to raise; to raise up; to wake; to wake up; to cause; to bring about; to start
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
(relating to) gender; sex; sexual
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
to talk oneself hoarse; to shout oneself hoarse
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
to mind (negative nuance); to care about; to worry; to pay undue (amount of) attention to (something)
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
chilly; unpleasantly cold
close adhesion; sticking firmly to; relating closely to; having relevance to; contact printing
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
charging (electrically); electrification
such ... as; or some such
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
breath; breathing; tone; mood
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense