to catch one's breath; to gulp; to have one's breath taken away; to gasp
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
to rub on; to rub against; to lay the blame on; to strike (a match)
leaving behind; desertion; abandonment
regret; repentance; remorse
to punish; to penalize; to penalise
to apologize; to apologise
whole; entirety; whatever (is the matter)
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
point in question (at issue)
to switch (secretly); to substitute; to sidestep (an issue)
to make good one's escape; to get away; to outrun; to hold on (and win); to win narrowly
(not even) a little; (not even) a tiny bit
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
to make an appeal; to urge
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
to be wet; to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked
locking on (to a target, esp. by radar)
stormy and full of drama; many drastic events in the course of events; full of ups and downs; with many vicissitudes
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
reversal; return; return gift; return favour (favor); barb (on a fishing hook); mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin
to tickle; to tickle (one's curiosity, vanity, etc.); to arouse; to make laugh; to amuse
splendid; praiseworthy; admirable; well done!; bravo!
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise (in logic)
foundation; basis; bedrock; substrate (circuit board)
game of make-believe; child's play; pretend play
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
haughty; arrogant; insolent; proud; overbearing
you; you bastard; you son of a bitch; (arch.) you
to beg forgiveness; to ask for someone's pardon; to ask for permission
spouse; wife; husband; partner
to the last; persistency; thoroughness
(another's) spirit; God's heart or spirit; Lord's will
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting)
discovery (of a plot, misdeed, etc.); detection; exposure; disclosure
heir; heiress; inheritor; successor
barren woman; sterile woman