is something wrong?; what's wrong?; what's the matter?; slightest; mere; trivial
to confess one's love; to profess one's feelings
finally; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
how many months?; how long?
before I knew it; next thing you know; when I came to
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
mashed sweet potatoes with sweetened chestnuts
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
to chase; to run after; to pursue
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
man; male; masculine gender
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
equal; equivalent; equals sign; equality sign; equals (as in "A equals B")
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
vexing; irritating; impatient
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
jealousy; roasted rice cake
adds force or indicates command