pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
to be bony; to be angular
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
while; even though; despite
emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
to comfort; to console; to amuse
contract; compact; agreement
to apply (a rule); to be applicable; to come under (a category); to fulfill; to hold true
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
to realize; to realise; to hit upon something
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
insincerity; dishonesty; untruthfulness; bad faith
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
unpleasant; uncomfortable; creepy; spooky
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
to sit down at the dining table (with someone); to eat with company; to share a table
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
event; affair; incident; case; plot; trouble
to pass (of time); to elapse
going to bed; retiring (for the night)
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast