quick to take a hint; very responsive; quick on the uptake; operating on the same wavelength; reading each other's minds
snuggling; nuzzling; cuddling
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
disused; unused; useless; wasteful; of no use
hurrying (to somewhere); rushing; hastening; express (train)
together (of two people); both (of you, them, etc.)
set; suit; uniform collection; entirely; all; every one
to put on (clothing); (lit.) to put (one's arms) through the sleeves
drop-by-drop; dripping; incessantly (esp. speaking, e.g. complaints, compliments); in great profusion; sluggishly; dawdling
to dive (into or under water); to get under; to get into; to hide oneself (esp. from the government); to conceal oneself
very popular; highly favoured
good handwriting; skillful penmanship; speedy writing; vigorous writing
masterpiece; masterwork; chef d'oeuvre; (unintentionally) hilarious; absurd (e.g. blunder); outrageous
liking; being fond of; to one's liking; to one's taste; preferred; favourite
mother-in-law; foster mother; step mother
to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with
help; assistance; service
filling (up) a hole; filling in (for a gap, vacancy, etc.); stopgap; making up (for a loss, damage, etc.); covering (a deficit); fill-in-the-blank activity
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
sister-in-law (spouse's older sister or older brother's wife); older stepsister; older adopted sister; non-blood-related older sister
embarrassed; self-conscious; bashful; abashed
(high) mountain; Mount; Mt.; mountain peak
marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials
to be somewhat stylish; to be somewhat chic
favourite dish (favorite); favourite food
pattern; figure; state; condition; conjecture of the current situation; the way it seems; model
to pick; to pluck; to snip; to cut; to nip
opening (one's mouth) wide; saying "aah"; crying loudly; wailing; bawling
to put (into); to put away (in); to pay (fees, taxes, etc.); to deliver; to accept (a gift or money); to keep (within a limit); to offer (to a shrine, deity, etc.)
mellow (flavor or fragrance; esp. of alcohol); rich; full-bodied; superior
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
flavour; flavor; taste; charm; appeal; interest
apologies for the crude food