whispering into a person's ear
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
pulse; vein; chain (of mountains, etc.); hope; thread (of an argument)
violence; vehemence; fury; fervour; fervor; severity
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
it hasn't been long since
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
to have sexual intercourse
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
dizziness; giddiness; vertigo
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
to press a question; to cross-examine
love birds; sickeningly sweet and soppy couple
blushing; getting red in the face; embarrassment
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
course (of events); development; progress; market order; order without limit
bento; Japanese box lunch
colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm
depopulation; declining population
brake; drag; skid; restraint; curtailment; self-imposed limit
short-tempered; quick-tempered; hasty
lukewarm; tepid; half-hearted; vague; lenient; mild
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
cold; indifferent; unfriendly; unsympathetic; unkind
no!; no no!; no, not at all
tenacious; persevering; persistent; sticky
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
wind and snow; snowstorm; blizzard; hardships
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
to inlay; to set; to stud (e.g. star-studded sky); to enchase (something) with; to mount (gems)
final chapter; last chapter; last section (of a book, essay, song etc.); epilogue