to do for real; to do in real life; to carry (a story) into actual practice
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
that's the way it is; such is life
marriageable age; chance of marriage
to tattle; to tell on; to inform a superior of someone's actions
to not believe one's ears
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
to cling to; to depend on; to embrace; to hug
supplication; appeal; entreaty; petition
disappointed; dejected; disheartened; indignant; angry
one's mind; one's heart; one's intention
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation; preparedness; observation and contemplation
to declare; to assert; to state definitively; to finish saying; to say it all; to finish one's sentence
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
refrigerant; thermal gel; ice pack; cold pack
elbowing (someone); rejection; rebuff
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
to be lifted up; to be hung up; to twitch upwards; to turn upward; to slant upward
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
wife; bride; (one's) daughter-in-law
to love; to cherish; to admire; to appreciate
to live; to get along; to spend (time)
heart pounding; chest tightening
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
wet; moist; soft-hearted; tender-hearted; sentimental
these days; nowadays; present day; at this time (of the day)
meeting; rendezvous; encounter; confluence
to perceive; to sense; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
searching for a marriage partner; marriage hunting; activities leading to marriage (e.g. dating, courtship)
joint party (e.g. by students from several colleges); combined party; mixer; two or more groups, esp. female and male students, combining for a party
prevailing view; common opinion; general consideration
cold; chilly; cold (attitude, stare, etc.); frigid; composed; cool