the same generation; coeval
the opposite sex; isomerism
more than a friend (implies a degree of intimacy)
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
besides; in addition; also; moreover
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
in general; generally; as a whole; all in all; altogether
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
from what I've heard; according to reports; from what they say
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around; having an active sex life
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
charming; fascinating; attractive
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
any more; any further; any better; any longer
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
both hands; both arms; ten
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
overprotective; excessive care; overprotection; overprotectiveness
sometime; someday; one day; some time or other; the other day; in due course
with the exception of; excepting; excluding
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
a few years ago; some years back
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
baggage; luggage; burden; albatross around one's neck; excess baggage
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
greater than ...; bigger ...