point (of a story, argument, etc.); key point; point; site; point (in scoring); point (in a loyalty program); points
to assign; to allot; to divide among; to distribute; to prorate; to assess
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; reinforcement
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
prioritized; focused; concentrated; predominant
romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale; (nigh) impossible dream; adventurous spirit; (full-length) novel; romance
development; evolution; expansion; spreading out; expansion (of an algebraic expression); development (of a three-dimensional shape); extraction (of compressed data)
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
to erase; to rub out; to turn off (a light, TV, heater, etc.); to switch off; to extinguish (a fire, candle, etc.); to put out; to remove (a smell, pain, etc.)
no change; no difference; no unusual events; no accidents; no incidents
judgement; judgment; decision; ruling; finding; adjudication
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
so-so; passable; now, now; there, there; my, my; oh my!
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
there; the spot; the place; then and there; on the spot; immediately
seiza; kneeling with the tops of the feet flat on the floor, and sitting on the soles
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
to get someone to say; to make someone say; to let someone say; to let someone speak out; to make a sound
above the knee; on one's lap
to draw (someone) close to one's breast; to pull close to one; to take into one's arms; to embrace
the old days; the past; former times; the past ten years; the past decade
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
discontent; dissatisfaction; complaint; grievance
to rest; to relax; to repose
how many years; how long; what year
way; manner; (for) the first time in (e.g. ten years); after ...; ...-sized; amount (equivalent to ...)
since; henceforth; ever since
field; plain; prairie; moor
patting; stroking; caressing
wide open sky; the blue; heavens; firmament
very small; tiny; insignificant
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
one part; one portion; one section
hum; hmm; hm hm (light chuckle with mouth closed); uh-huh; mm; hmm