to build; to construct; to erect; to build up (a reputation, position, fortune, etc.); to establish (a relationship, household, tradition, etc.); to lay (a foundation)
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed; to get close (e.g. to someone emotionally); to become intimate (with)
he; she; that guy; that; that one; that thing
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
at once; immediately; instantly; in an instant; quickly; suddenly
irritating; aggravating; upsetting; maddening; infuriating; exasperating
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing
to hesitate to; to waver; to be hesitant about
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much
nature (of a person); disposition; temperament; quality; inherent characteristic; property
back and front; inside and outside; inside out (e.g. clothing); double-dealing; two faces (cf. two-faced); outward appearance and actual condition
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
to deceive; to cheat; to falsify; to misrepresent; to evade (a question, taxes, etc.); to dodge
to transfer (to a different place, group, etc.); to change; to move to the next stage (of a plan, etc.); to divert (one's attention) to; to focus on (something different); to spend (time); to let (time) pass
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
to wheeze; to breathe with difficulty; to gasp
regarding ...; concerning ...; about ...; on ...; with respect to ...; in regard to ...
another; one more; even more; (not) quite; (not) very
to be out of breath; to breathe hard (e.g. during physical activity); to pant
opposite bank; farther shore
open; frank; outspoken; unreserved; straightforward; honest
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
sister-in-law (spouse's younger sister or younger brother's wife); younger stepsister; younger adopted sister; non-blood-related younger sister
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
so; accordingly; now; then; thereupon; therefore
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; in a mumble; in a murmur
earth; ground; the solid earth; the (vast) land
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
to become ...-ish; to appear like ...; to have a touch of ...; to become stained with ...; to become steeped with ...; to become smeared with ...
tough; stubborn; determined; severely; heavily; hard
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
to stare (at); to gaze (at); to look hard (at); to watch intently; to fix one's eyes (on)
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
of course; certainly; naturally
on good terms (with); on friendly terms (with); (getting along) well; in harmony; happily; peacefully
cooperation; coordination; collaboration; integration; linking
bad(-tasting); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive