to soften; to moderate; to relieve
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
gradually; by degrees; little by little; bit by bit
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
quite capable of ...; not unlikely to ...; may well ...; might ...; could ...; would not hesitate to ...
to relax; to take it easy
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post); to be delivered
(on) one's own; (by) oneself
to encourage; to cheer on; to cheer (someone) up; to raise (one's voice)
to entwine; to twine around; to coordinate (with); to arrest
in all; in total; collectively; in addition; besides; at the same time
(being moved) deeply; (feeling) profoundly; (going) straight to one's heart; going numb; stinging (pain)
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
to be softened; to calm down
fruit; nut; seed; (in broth) pieces of meat, vegetable, etc.; content; substance
to eat; to live on (e.g. a salary); to live off; to subsist on
to jump at the chance; to accept an offer; to show interest in; to accept a proposal
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
to smile back (at a person); to answer someone's smile
commencing with; including
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
door; gate; opening; title page
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
sorting; arrangement; liquidation; settlement; retrenchment; curtailment
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
attendant; valet; servant; follower
to be connected (to); to be joined together; to connect (of a telephone call, the internet, etc.); to get through; to lead (to an outcome); to bring about (a result); to be lined up (e.g. of cars)
profound; deep; grave; solid; dignified; stately
gatekeeper; door guard; doorman; concierge; janitor
hole; hole; cup; (electron) hole
to gather; to collect; to assemble
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
to be scared (of); to be frightened (by); to be intimidated (by)
admiration; wonder; astonishment
to load (a gun, etc.); to charge; to put into (e.g. emotion, effort); to include (e.g. tax in a sales price); to hang over; to shroud
wherein; therein; thereinto
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
failure; mistake; blunder
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
chafing; grinding (e.g. teeth); binding tightly; pulling tight (e.g. a bow); rotating quickly; hurting sharply