before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
intimate friend; close friend; bosom buddy; chum
taking a picture or video of oneself (esp. with a smartphone camera); selfie; video selfie; self-taken picture
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
to be taken aback; to be dumbfounded
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
to boil; to heat; to excite; (arch.) to melt (metal)
mat; canvas (boxing, wrestling)
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects
irritation; annoyance; frustration
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
until now; so far; up to the present
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed
protegee; someone who one considers as a younger sister
sticking; clinging; with a smack (e.g. sitting down); hard; all over; thickly
to be overcome with emotion
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
email with attached photos sent from a mobile phone; photo taken with a mobile phone; taking a photo with a mobile phone
house; one's house; one's home; one's family
to perceive; to understand
being moved (to tears); being touched (by); (falling) softly (of leaves, petals, etc.); becoming slightly drunk; becoming tipsy
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
warm; mild; (pleasantly) hot; considerate; kind; genial
removal (e.g. of a building); dismantling (e.g. a tent); striking (e.g. a stage set); withdrawal (of troops); evacuation; retreating
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to mutter; to murmur; to grumble; to tweet (Twitter)
sentiment; sentimentality
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
anything and everything; all sorts of things; by all means
individual; private person; personal; private
taste; liking; preference