to head towards; to direct one's steps to
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
how; in what way; how about
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
what the hell; oh, great!; son of a gun; holy mackerel; oh no!; holy cow!
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
time; hour; period; class
to happen to ride together; to share a vehicle; to (operate a) carpool
double; two-fold; diplo-; dipl-; double-edged eyelid; double eyelid
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
sharing a table with someone you don't know (e.g. at a restaurant)
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
man; male; masculine gender
to speak; to hear a voice
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
suddenly; casually; accidentally; incidentally; unexpectedly; unintentionally
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
to look around; to survey
with a clatter; with a rattle; empty; bare; raspy (voice); gravelly; with a gargle
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
particular; special; (not) particularly; (not) especially
empty seat; unoccupied seat; vacancy; vacant post
such; like that; that sort of; very
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun