to push up; to force up; to pressure one's superiors; to burst out (of emotions, etc.); to fill one's heart
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
more than anything; above all else
all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of
creator (of a work); author; writer; artist; composer; playwright
to be able to tell apart; to distinguish; to recognize
murmur; mutter; murmuring; tweet; Twitter post
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
unperturbed; undaunted; retaining composure; unyielding; not giving an inch
thorough (criticism, defeat, etc.); utter; serious
pity; sympathy; compassion; affection; love
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
beyond this point; from now on; after this
to live; to make a living; to get on with
to hang one's head; to droop one's head
worthy of special mention
with energy (of parties and such); enthusiastically; going all out
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
to bloom; to flower; to blossom; to open
to reconsider; to rethink; to reassess
to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over
to weather (a storm, rough seas); to ride across; to get through (adversity); to weather; to load completely (e.g. books on a shelf, people or luggage in a car)
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
end; final; end of life; death; never; not at all
time; season; period; phase; stage
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
to speak; to say; to vocalize
anyone and everyone; anybody at all
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
to have the personal support of (an influential person); to be under the patronage of
to attach; to stick together; to place together; to put side-by-side; to make someone get married; to get someone hitched
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
to rub; to chafe; to strike (match); to lose (e.g. a match); to forfeit; to squander one's money (e.g. through gambling, Pachinko, etc.)
mistake; error; fault; slip; blunder; omission
to hurt one's feelings; to rub someone the wrong way
declining; refusal; rejection; announcement; notice
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
weekend; Saturday and Sunday
sleepover; overnight stay
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity