to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
to give birth to; to have a stomachache
(it won't be possible) on such short notice
husband and wife; married couple
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
innermost depths of one's heart
to use excessively; to use too much; to spend too much; to overwork someone
to suddenly understand (esp. on basis of experience or memory); to come to mind; to recall (in a flash); to be reminded of; to call to mind; to think of
to sink (into); to get depressed
remembering; recollection; recall; to remember; to recall; to recollect
don't feel like doing; can't bring oneself to do; can't face
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
thigh; buttocks; arse; ass
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
to wither (of flowers, dreams, etc.); to wilt; to droop; to shrivel; to fade (away); to sag
top of the shoulders; tip of the shoulder; collar
snuggling; nuzzling; cuddling
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
dots; spots; bit by bit; little by little; here and there; scattered
to need; to call for; to require
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
fortunate person; lucky fellow; lucky dog
approximate age; apparent age; marriageable age (esp. of a woman); age of maturity; appropriate age (to ...); old enough (to ...)
to sprinkle water on (something); to spray water on; to splash water on; to hinder; to hamper; to stifle
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
to chase; to run after; to pursue
to hug tight; to grasp firmly; to embrace tightly
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
submersion; inundation; being flooded
water content; moisture; water vapor (vapour); steam; dropsy; edema
drip; fall drop-by-drop; suddenly (of drops of water)
to hum (a tune); to sing to oneself; to croon
suckling child; babe in arms; child at the breast; baby; infant
to be dispersed; to get separated
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
next; secondly; subsequently
laughing while crying; smiling through one's tears; (alternately) laughing and crying; tears and laughter; joy and sorrow