deep affection; dear; beloved
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
your home; your family; their home; (my) home
to jump at; to be attracted by
self first; striving to be first; scrambling for
pert; tomboyish; impudent; (arch.) gallant; (arch.) chivalrous
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed
honour; honor; glory; privilege
grounding (in a skill or subject); knowledge; training; achievements; attainments; accomplishments
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
exactly the same; exactly as is; without any change
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to look fondly at
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
to beg; to ask; to request; to invite
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing
good feeling; feeling good
in turns; in series; in number order; by rotation
(all) at once; at the same time; in one go; right away; in an instant
cutting in line; queue jumping
turn (in line); order of things; sequential order
to pin down; to knock down; to push (and hold) somebody down (esp. with sexual connotations)
lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
hug; carrying in one's arms (a baby, pet, doll, etc.)
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
to pierce; to penetrate; to sting (wound or sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice)
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
clean; hygienic; sanitary; pure; virtuous; immaculate
to soak into; to permeate; to penetrate
with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt