huge rock; firmness; solidity
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
priority; order of precedence
to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.); to assume the shape of; to disguise oneself as; to change radically; to metamorphose; to improve unexpectedly and dramatically (esp. of an actor, artist, rikishi, etc.)
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
collaborator; cooperator; coworker; ally
to mix; to stir; to blend
metamorphosis; disguise; transformation; shapeshifting; morphing
dubious tale; cock-and-bull story; questionable information
easy; simple; informal; offhand; cheap
mouse; rat; dark gray; dark grey; slate (color, colour)
insect; bug; worm; roundworm; one's emotions; one's feelings; nervousness
to throw out; to drop; to toss; to abandon; to neglect; to dismiss
extermination (esp. pests); expulsion; destruction
according to; by (means of); due to; because of
spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham
snugly; cosily; carefree; easily; freshly made and still warm; imprudently
to feel relieved; to feel satisfied; to feel refreshed
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
attendant; person who looks after one's needs; caretaker
barefoot; superior to (a professional, etc. in ability or achievement)
to run around; to bustle about
with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction
to spill; to drop; to grumble; to complain; to let one's feelings show
to be self-complacent; to be conceited; to flatter oneself; to be full of oneself
striding; swaggering; strutting; lording it over others; acting as though one owns the place; throwing one's weight around
to be cloying; to be sick and tired with; to be disgusted with; to stink
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping
component; factor; item (e.g. in list); element (e.g. in array); member (e.g. data structure)
tiny amount (degree, extent); paltry amount; slightest bit
at every opportunity; for each and every thing that crops up; with every little thing; whenever possible; whenever the chance arises; at every turn
reprimand; rebuke; reproach; scolding
guest of honour; guest of honor; privileged guest; visitor
and; or; and the like; and so forth; and what not
a particular; a certain; that kind of; such a
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
no!; no no!; no, not at all
first meeting; first interview with
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter