reading too much into (what ... says)
to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice
to create (a sensation); to give rise to (controversy)
something like that; sort of like that; similar to that; in that vein
to mix; to stir; to scramble; to churn
gust (of wind); blast; influence; impact; instigation; agitation
closing in on (the enemy, first place, etc.); coming close to; pressing hard; pressing hard (e.g. with a question); taking to task; grilling
way of reciting; way of telling a story
real image; real form; real-life image; true picture
nonsense; irresponsible remark; codswallop; random; haphazard; unsystematic
to manipulate (someone); to make (someone) dance to one's tune; to lead astray; to make (someone) dance; to let dance
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
successfully; with success
roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
match; game; bout; contest
friction; discord; strife
uncertain; vague; ambiguous
agreement (e.g. business, dispute); understanding; compromise; mutual relations (between family members, coworkers, etc.)
rising; exacerbated; exasperated; accelerated; aggravated
traditional; conventional
collar; color; colour; hair colouring (coloring); calla (variety of arum lily)
one's own discretion (idea, responsibility)
to come out; to appear; to turn up; to emerge
yesterday and today; only recently; just recently; only yesterday
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
cannot be undone; can't be recovered from
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
proposed solution; idea for a solution
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing
to whine; to make feeble complaints
encouragement (as an abstract concept); stimulation
to use up (all one's strength, ideas, etc.); to exert oneself; to do one's best
having a crisp appearance; stiffly; tensely; smartly (e.g. dressed); neatly
programme; program; plans; arrangements
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters