to meet fortuitously (e.g. running into an old friend); to meet by chance; to happen across
study; pursuit of knowledge
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
secret; private; surreptitious
superiority complex; sense of superiority
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
tedious; boring; being fed up with
several people; some people; a few people; a number of people
behind; in the rear; in back
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
to drift; to float; to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air; to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood); to wander; to walk around aimlessly
hazy; misty; foggy; hazy feeling; uncertain feeling; feeling gloomy
subordinate; underling; henchman; minion
antipathy; antagonism; animosity; revulsion; ill feeling
even if not; even without
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
opposition; rebellion; rebounding; recoiling; rally (e.g. in stock prices); recovery
heart; mind; bottom of one's heart; core (of one's character); centre; center; heart (organ)
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
originally; by nature; from the start
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
care; precaution; guarding; caution
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
to detain; to check; to restrain
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
arm; skill; efforts; ability
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
friendly; affable; amiable; sociable; loving company; (animals) taking kindly to men
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm