with a clang or a clink; tinkle
hands behind one's back; hands tied behind one's back; behind (e.g. someone); rear; appearance from behind
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
clearing one's throat; cough
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
inorganic matter; mineral matter; cold; inhuman; robotic
to raise (usu. one's shoulders, with a jaunty, swaggering effect)
acquaintance; appreciative friend
presence; sitting with; being with
container; receptacle; vessel; packaging
progress; being under way
administrative; businesslike; practical; impersonal; perfunctory; robot-like
to be of use as a reference; to be helpful
soft, light rustling (e.g. leaves in the wind)
remains; traces; (the sorrow of) parting; end
restless; fidgety; in a hurry
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
how many? (large animals)
whether one likes it or not; willy-nilly
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
bosom (buddy); trusted (friend)
to enliven (e.g. a conversation); to animate; to engage in enthusiastically; to become successful and well known
little by little; bit by bit; sparingly
(treating) equally; without discrimination; impartially; alike; in the same way
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
reflection; reverberation; reflex; reflexes
feast; treating (someone); to treat (someone, e.g. to a meal)
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
being very busy; busyness
party; banquet; reception; feast; dinner
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
expedition; (military) campaign; tour (by a sports team, performer, etc.); visit
small child; pipsqueak; short person; midget; small animal; runt