to love; to cherish; to admire; to appreciate
love; affection; attachment; craving; agape; Ireland
to be frank with you; to tell you the truth; I'm going to lay my cards on the table
one arm; one's right-hand man; one's right hand
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
(time of) one's childhood; when one was a child
to draw close to; to edge up to; to snuggle up to; to nestle close to; to cuddle with; to draw closer to
pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements
to entrust (to someone); to leave (in someone's hands)
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
speaker; lecturer; lecturer (at a university or college); instructor; part-time teacher; tutor (at a cram school)
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable
be (that) as it may; having said that
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
to stay within bounds; to not take (something) to extremes; to not get carried away; to not go too far
unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool
to leak out (of a secret); to come out; to be exposed (of a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to get away (of a fish)
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
why; how come; unfortunately; alas
filthy; squalid; dirty; foul; sordid
part; part-timer; part-time (work)
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
bi (ancient Chinese artifact; flat jade or glass disc with a circular hole in the centre)
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
henchman; right-hand man; trusted confidant; inner circle
understanding person; supporter
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
very caring; kind; helpful; service-minded
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
to make good use of one's spare moments; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
white; blank (e.g. paper); uncolored; innocent; not guilty; (arch.) bright
self-satisfied look; triumphant look; smug face; shit-eating grin
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
gallant; manly; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; chivalrous