to reach out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to get involved in; to embark on; to start a fight; to get physical with
gradually; by degrees; little by little; step by step
long time; several hours; long spell
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
medical cream; ointment; salve; liniment
chores; odd jobs; miscellaneous affairs; miscellaneous expenses
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
to go out and away; to leave
lifesaver; person who saved one's life
a little bit; a little while
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
to treat as a joke; to do jokingly
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
ill will; spite; bad meaning; mala fides; bad faith; malice
wicked tongue; sharp tongue; abusive language
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
kind, careful, and thorough (of an explanation, advice, etc.); thoughtful and scrupulous
insensitive; inconsiderate; callous; thick-skinned
to be moderate in; to be temperate in; to refrain (from doing); to withhold (an announcement, comment, etc.); to be beside; to be close by
implicitly; indirectly; tacitly; by implication; obscurely
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy
how things should be; the way something ought to be; ideal state; ideal form
liking; taste; fancy; wish; desire; choice
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
pride; boast; credit (to)
dense; thick; rich (flavour, colour, etc.); deep; strong (smell); heavy
to speak words (of); to speak (to); to say (something); to say some (kind, comforting, etc.) words
uncalled-for remark; impertinent remark
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
to announce; to tell; to sentence; to order
another person; other people; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider; stranger
bedroom (esp. one used by a married couple); sleeping quarters; inner room; room at the back of the house
to discuss; to find fault with; to criticize; to criticise
to make someone's acquaintance; to become acquainted (with)
hidden mysteries; secret principle
impossible to do (although wants to)
to be attacked by a disease
medicine; medical science