to have a talk; to tell a story
this way and that; (by) various means; (by) every means
to attract someone's attention; to arouse someone's interest; to sound someone out; to try to find out someone's true feelings; to (discreetly) probe someone's thoughts
to be stubborn; to be obstinate; to be perverse; to not give in
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
affirmation; affirmative (logic)
to be discouraged; to shrink from
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
to divulge one's true feelings; to open one's heart
control; check; restraint; inhibition
hi!; yo!; hey man!; hey dude!
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
to become settled; to be fixed
best pupil; leading disciple
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
physical punishment; beating; smacking; severe scolding; chastisement; discipline
in a crowd; ganging up (on); joining forces
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
to push away; to thrust aside; to detach oneself from; to keep away from; to act coldly; to do without emotion
to be unreasonable; to whine; to act like a baby
recommendation; putting in a good word for someone
paying to get someone (esp. a geisha, prostitute, etc.) out of bondage
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
to be kind to; to treat kindly
just because; even if; even though
another place; somewhere else; outside (one's family or group); someone else; not caring for; being indifferent to
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
incident; affair; happening; event
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
claim; insistence; assertion; advocacy; emphasis; contention
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you