so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
coming; going; being (somewhere); come; go; stay
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
to take (someone) away; to carry off; to abduct; to kidnap
romance; love story; love affair; romantic relationship; romance
one's future; one's fate; one's way; one's path
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
(political) power; authority; influence
incarnation (of Buddha or bodhisattva); avatar; embodiment (as in "embodiment of evil"); incarnation; personification
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
hot topic; talk of the town
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
nonchalant air; unruffled air
acting ability; talent as a performer
not without its worth; not to be undervalued; not altogether hopeless
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
(of a lie, etc.) obvious; transparent
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
disappointed love; broken heart; unrequited love; being lovelorn
indicate reason; infers some protest
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
difficult to ...; hard to ...
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
established practice; custom
member; participant; attendee; lineup (sport)
how many people; a number of people