special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
periodic; regular; routine
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
to improve upon; to make improvements to; to refine
woven mat (of sedge, hay, etc.)
sequel; later development
violent; furious; extreme; intense; fervent; vehement
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
principle; aim; purport; gist; instructions; orders
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
the old days; the past; former times; the past ten years; the past decade
to look (stare) back at (someone); to look at again; to re-examine; to prove oneself superior (to someone who had previously been condescending); to put a person to shame; to look back (behind oneself)
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
he; she; that guy; that; that one; that thing
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
having no idea what will happen; God only knows; there is no knowing; you never can tell
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
unreasonable; irrational; outrageous; absurd
in an instant; in a flash; in the blink of an eye; in no time at all; just like that
liking very much; loving (something or someone); adoring; being very fond of
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
beginning; outset; first; onset
to cling to; to embrace; to throw one's arms around