upper stream; upper course; upstream; upper classes
reason; logic; sense; truth; right
carefully; thoroughly; fully; deliberately
to shine; to be visible; to be tinged with; to rise (of water levels); to flow in; to be felt (i.e. as an emotion); to come over one
round and cute (esp. of eyes)
shaking; shake; unsettledness; instability; existence of multiple spellings, pronunciations, usages, etc. for a single word
bang on the money; spot on; right answer
to imitate; to copy; to mock; to trace; to forge
cash; ready money; money on hand; mercenary; self-interested; calculating
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly
to mark the end; to spell the end
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
average; mean; balance; equilibrium
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
to feel like it; to get to think that way; to become so minded
one night; one evening; all night; overnight
when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)
top recommendation; (something) highly recommended
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
way (of doing); manner; method; means
to stop; to abort; to discontinue; to close
slapping; splashing; splatting; banging shut; flat (refusal, denial, etc.)
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
if so; if it be so; in that case; then