to shut one's eyes; to ignore; to pretend not to know; to die
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
template; run of the mill; formulaic
life; living; I; me; student
protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household
sentence; verdict; pronouncement
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
happening; (unexpected) incident; unforeseen event; surprising occurrence
to climb over; to get over; to surmount; to overcome; to surpass; to overtake
confession; acknowledgement; confession of love; professing one's feelings; confession of sins (e.g. the confessional)
to cause trouble (for someone); to annoy; to bother; to inconvenience
to say goodbye; to bid farewell
to care for (the sick); to nurse; to attend (someone's deathbed)
determination; resolution
from beginning to end; from start to finish; from first to last; end-to-end; all the way through
as expected; predictably; not surprisingly
development; evolution; expansion; spreading out; expansion (of an algebraic expression); development (of a three-dimensional shape)
alternate; alternating; mutual; reciprocal
middle stage; middle phase; middle game; midfield
audience; spectator; spectators
totally (immersed in something, e.g. liquid, work); addicted
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb
kiss scene; kissing scene
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
raw; uncooked; natural; as it is; unprotected (sex); live (i.e. not recorded); inexperienced
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
strong opposition; vehement opposition
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved