to intercommunicate; to exchange (messages, vows, etc.)
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
in contrast to ...; unlike ...; while ...; whereas ...
when it comes to ...; concerning; where ... are concerned
to be arranged (flowers, etc.); to be on display; to be buried
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
to satisfy one's appetite
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
to do one's best; to do something to the best of one's ability
stopping (of a train, car, etc.); stop
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
to say; to tell; to state; to do
to come to one's senses; to calm down
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
custom; convention; tradition; mores; conventional practice
hello; good day; good afternoon
(walk) briskly; at a brisk pace; quickly
plump; fleshy; chubby; (walking) slowly; with soft-footed steps (of toddlers, small animals, etc.)
action; movements; motions; bearing; behaviour; behavior
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
learning by ear; memory of having heard something before
with a start; with a jump
whole; entirety; whatever (is the matter)
to freeze (from fear, etc.); to be unable to move (e.g. from surprise); to be paralyzed (with horror, etc.); to cower; to shrink in on oneself
knowing; (an) acquaintance
it is I who should say so
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
sense; sensation; feeling; intuition
impossible; unlikely; improbable
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
to apologize; to apologise
now that; since; so long as; because
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
formal marriage interview
to be congenial; to agree with one; to be in one's nature
to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
wonderful; marvelous; strange; strangely enough; oddly enough; for some reason