laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
unrequited love; one-sided love
the opposite sex; isomerism
exclusion; removal; rejection; elimination; abatement; lifting (sanctions, etc.)
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
minority group (party); minority
about; concerning; as to; regarding
solo exhibition; one-man exhibition; one-woman exhibition
to exclude; to leave out (of conversations, etc.); to freeze out; to send to Coventry
of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing
to think too much; to be over-concerned
to risk one's life (to do); to put one's life on the line; to step forward (to do); to give one's all
to act as a go-between (for); to mediate; to arrange; to entertain (guests); to treat; to receive
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
to save up; to stockpile; to stash away; to hoard; to amass; to salt away
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
weird; ominous; eerie; uncanny; ghastly
to wither; to wilt; to droop; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to be depressed
sympathy; compassion; pity
sympathy; empathy; response
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
concerning the result (as opposed to the means used to achieve this result or the original goal)
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
ill will; malice; evil intent
carrying voice; well-projected voice
to love; to cherish; to show favouritism to; to be partial to; to fondle; to caress
to also be (implies that as well as the earlier stated this is also the case); to be ... or something
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
silent (as the grave); deadly silent; deathly quiet