somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
bitter (taste); sour (expression, look); bitter; bitter (e.g. experience); painful
to call (someone) to (the door, phone, etc.); to tell (someone) to come; to call up (on the phone); to invoke (e.g. a subroutine); to call; to open (e.g. a file)
readiness; (mental) preparedness; resolution; determination; resignation (to one's fate)
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
anticlimax; let-down; disappointment; loss of interest
to turn (towards); to face; to head to; to go towards; to allot; to allocate
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
the other day; a few days ago
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
knowing; being aware (of); (an) acquaintance
just to make sure; just to be sure; for confirmation; just in case; for caution's sake; by way of precaution
to look (sound, behave) grown-up; to be adult-like; to mature
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
married couple; husband and wife; man and wife
with a twitch (e.g. an eyebrow); with a dip; with a bob; with a flutter
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
soft; tender; gentle; mild; light (topic, book, etc.); informal
to lose; to miss (a chance, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
thanks; gratitude; appreciation; thankfulness
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...
love; romance; tender passion; emotion; affections
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
before one's eyes; in one's presence; up close; personally
to take a breath; to take a short rest
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
to be conspicuous; to stand out
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
by means of; due to; because of; according to
to erase; to rub out; to turn off (a light, TV, heater, etc.); to switch off; to extinguish (a fire, candle, etc.); to put out; to remove (a smell, pain, etc.)