to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
beating (of the heart, with joy, excitement, etc.); palpitation; throbbing; pounding; fluttering
bell (often a large hanging bell); chime
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
to wake up; to awake; to awaken to (instinct, ability, perception, etc.); to become aware of; to come to one's senses
dropping (of tears, dew, etc.); falling off; dropping off; inadvertently (coming to the surface); letting out (e.g. a secret)
(an) adult their age (should, should not, etc.); grown man (woman); person who is old enough (to know better)
even if; even though; however; no matter how
(somebody else's) parents; both parents
the truth; fact; as it is; as you are; frank; bare plain
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
absence; disregard; indifference
bang on the money; spot on; right answer
everywhere; everywhere one goes; wherever one goes
to devise; to arrange; to plan; to plot
physical condition; state of health
friend; companion; comrade; accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement
to suffer; to groan; to be worried
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
villain; baddie; the villain's part
in spite of; regardless of
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
dawn; daybreak; event (e.g. "in the event of ..."); occasion; occurrence
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials
to start a journey; to embark on a trip; to set forth; to hit the trail
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
drop (e.g. of water); drip
to appease one's thirst; to wet one's whistle