laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
to lie; to cheat; to pretend; to trick; to deceive
(an) unknown; unknown number; variable; unknown quantity; not yet known
to respond; to satisfy; to accept; to comply with; to apply for
to be based on; to take into account; to build upon; to have one's feet firmly planted on; to plant oneself on
to grant someone's request
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
jet aeroplane; jet airplane
threesome (sexual activity)
to be playful; to gambol; to be amused (with something); to flirt with
wheedling child; spoiled child (spoilt); pampered child; child who always demands attention
unspecified; random; indefinite
early; soon; quickly; swiftly; rapidly
to soak (in); to steep; to dip; to pickle; to preserve (in salt, vinegar, etc.)
constancy; integrity; fidelity; principle; faithfulness; honor
a disgrace (to a whole group of people)
(animal) collar; necklace; choker
to keep (a pet or other animal); to have; to own; to raise; to rear; to feed
environmental destruction
to draw close to; to edge up to; to snuggle up to; to nestle close to; to cuddle with; to draw closer to
having enough of (food, drink, etc.); having one's fill; fully enjoying
to cheer up; to liven up; to become active; to look better; to improve (in appearance); to stand out
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
enough is enough; no further!
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed
to distinguish; to recognize; to recognise; to tell apart; to differentiate
key (to understanding); point (e.g. of an argument)
coochy-coo; hitchy-koo; kitchy-koo (tickling sound)
surrounding at a distance
whispered conversation; whispering
to sing; to chirp; to twitter
foreign enemy; outside invader
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
sorrow; grief; anguish; trouble; affliction; anxiety
to appear ...; to look like ...; to seem ...; to have a trace of; to be tinged with
to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
to fall on one's shoulders (e.g. responsibility, duty)
report (of news); reporting; news; information; (media) coverage
one's hand (when playing cards); name tag; nameplate; wallet-sized (photo)
development (of film); photographic processing