former girlfriend; ex-girlfriend
to have a talk; to tell a story
to be annoyed (by); to be offended (at); to be irritated (with)
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
20 years old; (arch.) twenty
after an interval of ... years; for the first time in ... years
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
perfect; complete; flawless
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
to displease; to offend; to hurt (a person's) feelings
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
lovely; wonderful; nice; great; fantastic; superb
man; male; masculine gender
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
several years; a few years
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
delicacy; tact; considerateness; sensitivity; thoughtfulness
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
mud; slush; (wet) dirt; thief
to be smeared; to be covered
living thing; living creature; animal; life
to pile up; to heap up; to stack up; to repeat many times over; to go through repeatedly; to accumulate
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan