beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly
with a rustling sound; (rummaging) around
to fish; to look for; to search for; to go on a spree (spending, reading, etc.); to binge
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
exposure; laying bare; baring (e.g. skin); (photographic) exposure
not caring; not giving a damn
to ask a question; to ask questions
variation; rogue (something)
to erase; to delete; to turn off (power); to switch off; to extinguish; to put out
increase; multiplication; propagation; proliferation
precise; accurate; appropriate; exactly the right
special; particular; peculiar; unique
principle; theory; fundamental truth
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
honeymouthed; glib; fair-spoken; cajoling; talking glibly
without hesitation; without a qualm; at the drop of a hat
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
clever; bright; sharp; wise; intelligent; sagacious
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
trouble; difficulty; hospitality; treatment; treat
(person who has the) hands of God; master; virtuoso
work of art; artwork; objet d'art
simile; metaphor; allegory; parable
otherwise; or else; if not
cannot (do); it is impossible that...; it is (highly) unlikely that...
mystery; mysteriousness; secret
to keep a promise; to keep one's word
to put on clothes; to wear clothes; to be the personification of
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
much more; still more; single layer (or storey, etc.); (arch.) rather; (arch.) sooner
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
to separate (by distance, time, etc.); to isolate; to interpose; to have between; to alienate; to estrange
every evening; every night
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
around there; near there; or thereabouts; or so; such a matter; such a thing
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice
to snuggle up to; to nuzzle; to burrow into; to press a part of one's body against something
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity