to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
stool (stood on to reach high objects); small stepladder; (fig.) stepping stone
no more than; just; only; mere; goes no further than
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
amorous feelings; feeling of being in love
(not) even once; (not) ever
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
navel; belly button; protrusion or depression in the middle of an object; center; centre
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
wonderful; marvelous; strange; strangely enough; oddly enough; for some reason
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
quickly; swiftly; already; before; long time ago
ringing; throbbing violently
form; shape; figure; visage
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
among (other things); especially; particularly; at the same time; simultaneously; at once
emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment
the preceding year; the previous year; last year
scene; spectacle; sight; view
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
green; greenery (esp. fresh verdure)
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
looking depressed; long face
wise younger brother; polite reference to another's younger brother, or to one's junior
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
(brother and sister) born of a different mother
illness (usu. excluding minor ailments, e.g. common cold); disease; bad habit; bad behaviour; crazy; insane
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
don't you think?; indicates question