particularly; only; in the case of
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
to draw close to; to edge up to; to snuggle up to; to nestle close to; to cuddle with; to draw closer to
seal; to seal (e.g. a letter); to affix a seal; to seal up
escape from reality; escapism; ostrichism
father; dad; husband; you; he
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
modern times; the modern age; this day and age
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
one long straight object (e.g. strand of hair, beam of light, wisp of smoke); a single bloodline; earnest; resolute; (arch.) ordinary; (arch.) common
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
mistress; kept woman; concubine
to enclose; to surround; to shelter (e.g. a criminal); to shield; to keep (e.g. a mistress); to store (vegetables, fruit, etc.)
cause; seed; variety; kind; counter for varieties
to grant; to give; to confer; to teach; to instruct; to impart (knowledge)
people; (all) persons; you (usu. plural); various
acting rashly; running wildly; runaway (process); reckless baserunning
klop; klunk; whonk; with a heavy impact; forcibly
large part; greater part; people in general; general public; mostly; for the most part
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
weather; look of the sky; situation; turn of affairs; signs
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
point worthy of note; highlight; high point; good prospects for the future; promise
already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
several years; a few years
pair (esp. of mated animals); brace; couple; (anatomical) joint
to turn over; to turn pages of a book; to tear off; to strip off; to tear up
last night; yesterday evening
stubborn; dogged; persistent; tough; sturdy; hardy
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
magnificent; grand; majestic; splendid
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
to crown; to cap; to prefix with; to start with; to begin with