to be popular (esp. with the opposite sex); to be well liked; to be pampered (spoiled, doted upon, etc.); to be welcomed
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
naivete; simplicity; innocence
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
jealousy; roasted rice cake
approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
trouble; bother; annoyance
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
to know (a person); to think
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
meeting; rendezvous; encounter; confluence
to be helpful; to be useful
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
is something that; is that which
feeling of relief (for the time being); peace of mind (for now)
conversation (just) between you and me; confidential talk
enough; sufficient; plenty; sufficiently; fully; thoroughly
to accept; to receive; to agree
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
compelling force; legal force
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
by the way; incidentally; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how)
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
interruption; suspension; break
cannot (do); it is impossible that...; it is (highly) unlikely that...
exactly; nicely; to a tee; to be fitting
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
dark; gloomy; overcast; heavy; leaden; dull