period; epoch; the times; those days; oldness; ancientness
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
preference; priority; precedence; right of way
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
to trouble; to bother; to annoy; to give trouble
expressly; especially; specially; intentionally; deliberately; on purpose
to choose; to select; to pick (out)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
the opposite sex; isomerism
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
consciousness; becoming aware (of); awareness; mano-vijnana (mental consciousness, cognizer of sensory information)
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
virgin (usu. female); maiden; virgin (e.g. forest); unspoiled by human activity; debut; maiden (e.g. voyage)
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
trading sexual favours (for career advancement, etc.)
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
plausible (but untrue); credible (e.g. lie); specious; seemingly truthful
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
outside (e.g. of a building); exterior; outside (of a group, company, etc.); outside world
(political) power; authority; influence
to draw close to; to edge up to; to snuggle up to; to nestle close to; to cuddle with; to draw closer to
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
peace of mind; relief; (sense of) security; safety; assurance; confidence
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
disparate society; stratified society
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
to compare with the eye; to judge by comparison; to take into consideration; to bear in mind
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
breast; chest; pit of the stomach; solar plexus; epigastrium
qualitative difference; disparity; gap
tip of the hand; (use of) one's hands; cheap trick; superficial wit; cheap; makeshift (e.g. measures)
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)