to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
heartbreak; grief; sorrow
to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against someone; to play (a game, match, etc.) against someone
to contribute; to play a part in; to have a hand in; to finance
vulgar; indecent; coarse; crude
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
passionate love; ardent love; devotion
guarantee; security; assurance; warranty
close; intimate; on good terms
note (letter) left behind; will
inarticulate; not making oneself quite clear; slurring one's words; evasive
doubt; suspicion; question; strangeness
celebration (of a joyous occasion); blessing; giving one's blessing; blessing (from God)
sermon; preaching; homily; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
to be popular (esp. with the opposite sex); to be well liked; to be pampered (spoiled, doted upon, etc.); to be welcomed
to take care; to mind; to be attentive
to speak words (of); to speak (to); to say (something); to say some (kind, comforting, etc.) words
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp
to threaten; to menace; to intimidate; to startle; to frighten; to scare
close; intimate; on good terms
to act timid; to show diffidence; to be hesitant; to appear embarrassed; to look ashamed
misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess
see!; didn't I tell you (this would happen)?
one turn; spinning around; complete change; reversal; (an) about-face
no; you're welcome; not at all; don't mention it
excitement; stimulation; agitation; pride; haughtiness; arrogance
fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade
to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)
talks (i.e. formal discussions); conference; meeting
details; particulars; detailed; specific; close-up view (of a digitally displayed map); zoomed-in view
about; roughly; generally; on the whole; completely; quite
erratic; offbeat; wild; unconventional; extraordinary; weird
to become stormy; to become rough (of the sea); to fall into ruin; to become neglected; to become rough (of skin); to get chapped
indiscriminately; without consideration; irrespective of the occasion; paying no attention to the feelings or expectations of those nearby
to rant and rave; to raise hell
to lose one's presence of mind; to lose one's composure; to lose one's head; to get flustered
long time; long interval; for quite some time