sneakily; secretly; stealthily; on the sly
mass communication; mass media
interview (on television, in a newspaper, etc.)
to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
to ask for too much; to expect too much
to think about; to send one's heart out to; to give more than a passing thought to; to think of something far away; to think nostalgically upon (esp. one's hometown)
mystery; mysteriousness; secret
writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word
to be suitable; to be appropriate; to match
cheerful; lively; lighthearted
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
to paint; to spread; to plaster; to apply (cream, lotion); to smear; to lacquer
to hit hard; to strike hard
more than usual; especially; particularly
(understanding or appreciation of) culture; (one's) education; cultivation; sophistication; refinement
ornamental (foliage) plant; houseplant
to paint a picture; to draw a picture
grotesque; bizarre; weird; grotesque (style)
winding; meandering; wriggling; wiggling; waving; swaying
horror film; horror movie
oh!; dear me; my goodness; well well; I say
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic
brushwork; handling of one's brush; command of one's pen; penmanship
colouring; coloring; colouration; coloration; painting
destruction; disruption; (application) crash
ordinary person; average person; mediocre person
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
state of mind; mental state; mental attitude
realistic; graphic; true to life
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint