to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
ceiling; ceiling price; (price) ceiling
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
sorting; arrangement; liquidation; settlement; retrenchment; curtailment
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
thank you for your hard work; good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
natural; right; proper; naturally; as a matter of course; rightly
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
being overheard; being leaked (e.g. secrets); going in one ear and out the other
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
to choke up; to be speechless; to hold one's tongue
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
to have one's heart stop beating; to be shocked; to be staggered
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
to parry; to sidestep; to dodge
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
forbidding to speak; muzzling (a person); bribing into secrecy; hush money
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
to refuse; to decline; to deny
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
to melt into; to dissolve into; to merge into; to blend into (surroundings); to fit in; to adapt to
thin; skinny; delicate; fragile; feeble
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
serious reflection; soul-searching; penitence
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally