may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
to be flustered; to lose one's presence of mind
crash; smash; bang; sound of a large, heavy object falling
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household
to make snide remarks; to put into bad mood
serious; severe; grave; acute
treasuring; cherishing; prizing; holding dear
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
I don't know ...; how about ...?; I wonder; what about ..?
eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes; skin round one's eyes
to lean on; to recline on; to rely on; to depend on
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
should; must; -able; probably; likely
revival (e.g. musical); come-back; restoration; rebirth; resurrection