genius; prodigy; natural gift
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
that being the case; in that case; if that's how it's going to go
stealthy steps; soft steps
already; now; no longer; not any more
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
faint; indistinct; dim; (arch.) few; (arch.) a little
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
distinctly (standing out); clearly; in sharp relief; boldly
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
vigilantly (watching for an opportunity); eagerly; with an eagle eye
to wait for an opportunity
to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against somebody; to play (a game, match, etc.) against somebody
jump; plunge; dive; appearing without an appointment; bursting in; arriving unannounced
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes
smooth (skin, etc.); sleek; velvety; silky
beast (i.e. any animal other than man); person reborn into the animal realm; brute (i.e. a contemptible human being); damn it; damn
to snuggle up to; to nuzzle; to burrow into; to press a part of one's body against something
falling asleep easily; finding it easy to fall asleep
to roll up or pull up (sleeves, skirt, etc.)
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil
firmly; solidly; heartily
Why?; Why not?; What for?; What's wrong?
in comparison to; rather than
to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp
blood (in one's face, cheeks, etc.); colour; color; hot-bloodedness; hotheadedness; impulsive temperament
to boil up; to come to the boil; to arise; to break out; to get excited; to be in uproar
both; both sides; both parties
pure and innocent; immaculate
whole (body); full-length (e.g. portrait); systemic
misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess