custom; practice; said; aforementioned; instance; example
to summon; to call (e.g. phone); to convene; to invoke (e.g. subroutine); to call; to open (e.g. a file)
since when; from when; how long
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
chocolate given to a man on Valentine's day out of genuine sentiment
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
any more; any further; any better; any longer
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
settlement; solution; resolution
unreliable; undependable; helpless; forlorn; worried; uneasy
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
to be softened; to calm down
regret; repentance; remorse
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
tear gland; lacrimal gland
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
to move forward; to move on
decision; determination; resolution
to yearn for; to pine; to be deeply in love with
obligation chocolate; chocolate given by women to male colleagues, etc. out of obligation on Valentine's day
to include (in a group or scope); to instruct; to make one understand; to include (a nuance); to put in (an implication); to put in (someone's) mouth
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
painful; heartrending; trying; oppressive; suffocating; miserable
crossing; intersection; (genetic) crossing over
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
no change; no difference; no unusual events; no accidents; no incidents
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes; skin round one's eyes