may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
to collect oneself; to cool off; to recover oneself
to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to roll about; to writhe about
blushing; getting red in the face; embarrassment
to insert; to put in (such that there is a snug fit); to have sex; to fuck; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)
many times over; often; repeatedly; time after time
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
to look (sound, behave) grown-up; to be adult-like; to mature
in that way; like that; that way
at that time; in those days
true character; true heart; true spirit
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
not the time for; not the place for; far from; anything but; ... is out of the question; ... isn't the word for it
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
such; like that; in that way
lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pitiful
to get a lump in one's throat; to overflow with feelings; to be overwhelmed with emotion
minute; fine; delicate; accurate; precise; elaborate
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
finish; finishing; finishing touches
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
skill; dexterity; proficiency
craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
to cut up; to cleave; to spare (time, money, etc.); to use part of something; (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
extremely cold feeling that makes one feel numb; sharp pain that is almost numbing; heartrending; touching the heart
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
task; (doing a) bit of work; difficult task; hard work
to accomplish; to finish; to carry through; to follow through