to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
difficult to ...; hard to ...
self-consciousness; self-awareness
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
to the limit; to the fullest extent; absolutely the limit; one cup after another; cup by cup
to be emotionally moved; to have a lump in one's throat
second day of the month; two days
coincident with; while; simultaneously
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
to tighten; to press hard
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
wrong impression; subjective impression; assumption; prejudice
one's heart; one's feelings; one's inner thoughts; one's mind
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
not knowing when to let go (give up, etc.); unwilling to resign; having lingering attachment; regretful
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (e.g. of a document)
character (in a play or novel); dramatis personae
understanding person; supporter
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
lonely; lonesome; solitary; desolate
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
a lot more; much more; and then some; and plenty more than that
vivid; brightly colored; brilliant; radiant
a (short) time; a while; one time (in the past); a period; (arch.) two-hour period
to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
another person; other people; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider; stranger
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
to establish an emotional bond with; to reach out to; to relate to
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable