contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
inquiry into; enquiry into; prying (into); investigation; search; exploration
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
to be softened; to calm down
insincere smile; ingratiating smile; polite smile; forced smile
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
besides; in addition; also; moreover
to fall down; to fall over; to turn out; to play out; to abandon Christianity (and convert to Buddhism); to apostatize
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
to be on the same wavelength; to think alike; to get along
go that far; to that extent
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
sense of humour (humor); funny bone
coincidence; agreement; conformity; consistency; cooperation
no matter what; whatever you say; in the end; after all
all; entire; whole; altogether
groundless fear; thinking too much; making too much of
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
interruption; suspension; break
to be loath to; to balk at (doing); to grudge (doing); to take (good) care of
to (suddenly) get into a specific mood; (lit.) to get switched on
(powers of) concentration; ability to concentrate
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
wobbling; tottering; wavering (e.g. over a decision); dithering; boiling up; dizzily
to rock; to shake; to swing
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
in the same way as; just like