normal operation (of a train service, bus service, etc.); running normally; normal state of affairs; business as usual
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
to look away; to avert one's eyes; to avoid facing (e.g. reality)
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
bubble; foam; froth; suds; lather; head (on beer)
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
(divine) revelation; divine oracle
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
notice; notification; permission; consent; rejection; refusal
(dance) partner; (work) partner; partner; spouse
interval; break; pause; gap (between objects); interval; opening
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
to save face; to show deference; to make someone look good
looking at someone (with upturned eyes); glancing upwards (at someone)
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
diplomacy; selling (e.g. door-to-door); canvassing
link (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.); monocyclic
close; intimate; on good terms
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding (a runner) on base
soft; tender; soft (colour, light, etc.); subdued; informal; light
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
absolutely normal; perfectly commonplace; taken for granted
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding; approval; consent
boy; son; baby boy; young man
girl's feeling; maiden's mind
to burn; to burn with (emotion, feeling); to be fired up
hazy; misty; foggy; hazy feeling; uncertain feeling; feeling gloomy
it is assuredly (that) ...; can say with confidence that it is ...
gentlemen; men; the men's (sign on toilet, bathroom, etc. doors)
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
I'd be lying if I said ...
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself