narcissism; self-absorption; self-intoxication
to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
in proportion to; according to; depending on
shade; tone; tinge; hue; colour; color
exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail
to get late; to advance; to wear on
even though; despite; when
suited figure; person in a suit
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
unexpressed; unspoken; implied; implicit
to apologize for a long neglect of friends (apologise)
taciturn; reticent; quiet; silent; untalkative
untalkative; quiet; taciturn; reticent; uncommunicative
herbal tea; herb tea; tisane
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
to quarry; to cut (timber); to begin to talk; to break the ice; to start a fire (with flint, by rubbing sticks together, etc.); to select and extract (from a media file)
telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
tingling; stinging; pungently
holding on to; sticking to
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
notification; pre-1886 administrative order
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
stinging; smarting; on edge; nervous; ripping; peeling
tone (of voice); manner of talking
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
lecture (esp. special engagement by noted speaker); lecture meeting (event with one or more lectures)
attendance; presence; appearance
attitude to life; form of existence; way of life
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
respect and affection; love and respect
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
informant; informer; contact; Information Provider
news coverage; collecting data (e.g. for an article); covering (something for media); interview
longing; yearning; aspiration; adoration
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
freak (dancing, film, speed, etc.); enthusiast; deformed person, animal. etc.; freak; monster
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence