laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
to be transparent; to be easily seen through; to be obvious; to be apparent
to laugh (something) off; to dismiss with a laugh; to pooh-pooh
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
artifice; wiles; trickery; art of a courtesan (esp. for seducing or deceiving customers); coquetry
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
to worry about; to be worried about; to fret about; to not know what to do; to be at a loss (as to what to do)
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
shyness; bashfulness; shame
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; nimbly; alertly
both hands; both arms; ten
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
rate; ratio; one tenth; ten percent; (comparative) profit; gain; assignment
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
fatigue; weariness; exhaustion; fatigue (of metal, etc.)
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; good night
going ahead; going first; preceding; coming before; scoring first; getting off to a lead
to heal; to cure; to satisfy (e.g. hunger, thirst); to alleviate (e.g. sorrow, fatigue)
influence (on someone); inspiration
doctrine; rule; principle; -ism
to boast; to brag; to feign ignorance; to pretend not to know; to recite (a song or poem to oneself); to bark
as planned; according to plan
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
connotation; comprehension; intension; inclusion; containment within
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
almost; nearly; for the most part; roughly; approximately; about
to finish reading; to read through; to figure out; to fully anticipate