insignificant; inconsequential; trifling; negligible; of little importance
occurrence; happening; incident; event
to hurt; to ache; to feel a pain; to be injured; to be spoiled (e.g. food); to be damaged
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
marsh; swamp; obsession; addiction; ugly man; retard
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
pose; pose; posturing; pause; rest
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
tummy; tumtum; bang-bang; pop-pop; without reservation; unreservedly
soft; tender; gentle; mild; light (topic, book, etc.); informal
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
to move forward; to move on
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
almost every day; almost daily
(home) tutor; private tutor; private teacher
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
long ago; a long time ago; already
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; indulgent
comfort; consolation; diversion
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that ...
straight ball (pitch); direct (e.g. question); blunt
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
to watch to the end; to ascertain; to determine; to know thoroughly; to obtain a deep understanding of
to look away; to avert one's eyes; to avoid facing (e.g. reality)
for this very reason; that is exactly why
to follow; to come along (with); to accompany; to come with (something); to follow as a result (of); to be incidental (to)
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
carrot and stick; (lit.) candy and whip
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
headlong rush; rushing recklessly
to shake one's head (in disagreement); to disagree; to refuse; to say no; to turn down (a request)
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy