calculation; self-interest; selfishness
to read thoroughly; to read repeatedly; to express (e.g. emotion in poetry); to read (extra meaning) into (something); to fetch (e.g. CPU inst.); to read (data into a system)
carpenter's square; instigation; suggestion
big-boned; sturdily built; stout; solid (plan, storyline, etc.)
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
to induce (somebody to do something); to tempt; to act toward (somebody in a certain way); to handle (men); to send; to forward to
to hesitate; to hold back; to be reluctant; to be unwilling; to have loose painful bowel movement; to suffer from tenesmus
double-dealing; double tongue; going back on what one has said; repeating oneself
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
groan; moan; roar; howl; hum (e.g. motor); buzz (e.g. bee, wire in wind)
matchmaker; go-between; intermediary; middleman
to watch intently; to stare
start of a romance; beginning of love
alternate; alternating; mutual; reciprocal
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
modus operandi; criminal technique; trick
to do one good; to be beneficial; to be good for the body; to be helpful
ticktock; chinking (e.g. of a hammer against rock); knocking; dry and hard; (frozen) stiff; hidebound
opportunity; occasion; (arch.) order; (arch.) sequence; (arch.) successor
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
to be unable to bear (something) any longer; to be unable to put up with (something) any longer
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise (in logic)
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
goldfish (Carassius auratus)
simple; artless; naive; unsophisticated
to connect; to link together; to pull together; to close tightly; to purse (e.g. lips)
details (of an incident, event, etc.); whole story; course of events; facts; circumstances; particulars
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
be inextricably involved; be in a sticky situation
fucking; screwing; having sex
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled