the present age; these days; (present) head of the family
strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
having to be; must be; should be; ought to be
warm; mild; considerate; kind; warm (of a colour); mellow
infant; baby; little child
deep affection; dear; beloved
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection
to well (up); to gush forth (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to feel emotions from (joy, bravery, etc.); to hatch (esp. of parasitic insects, etc.)
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
walking; strolling; roaming; wandering; exploring
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
stealthily; secretly; in secret
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
to remain married for life
don't you think?; indicates question
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
training; drill; practice; practising; discipline
personal; individual; private
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
the person concerned; the person in question; the said person
intention; idea; inclination; wish
obstacle; impediment; hindrance; handicap; impairment; disability
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
cold rice; hanger-on; dependent; disgraced former actor
authority; power; influence
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
marriage proposal; marriage talks
to be lifted; to be raised; to happen suddenly; to occur; to be homeroom teacher for the same class multiple years in a row; to move up with one's class
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son
first and second; A and B; superiority and (or) inferiority; distinction (in quality); discernment