to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
connection (to a person, place, etc.); relation; affinity
someone (unspecified, but someone in particular); a certain person
refined; genteel; graceful; decent
speech; expression; wording; language
prudent; thoughtful; discreet
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
sincere; earnest; serious
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
with a view to marriage; with marriage in mind
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
to wear (clothes) stylishly; to dress oneself stylishly
large pink (Dianthus superbus var. longicalycinus); woman who displays the feminine virtues of old Japan
to feel attracted by; to be fascinated by
hardening; vulcanization; hardening (of attitude, stance, etc.); stiffening; upturn (in the market); firming up
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
vocal sound; tone of voice
if it is the case that ...
how long; how far; how much
due form; official; formality
inarticulate; not making oneself quite clear; slurring one's words; evasive
to take back; to regain; to get back; to recover
in short; the point is; the important thing is; in a word; basically
to transfer (trains); to change (bus, train); to change (to another ideology, party, company, etc.); to switch (to a different system, method, etc.); to move on to (e.g. a new love interest)
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
regret; repentance; remorse
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
courteous; decorous; polite
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
way of talking; speaking style
reality; actuality; actual conditions; ultimate reality; absolute truth
otherwise; or else; if not
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
selection (esp. from many people for an important job position); exceptional promotion
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor