how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
mixture of fact and fiction; half-truth
to tell (to do); to order; to tell on (someone); to tattle; to often say
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
underwater; behind closed doors; behind the scenes; below the surface
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
that; the matter in question
seed (e.g. of a plant); pip; material (e.g. for an article); matter (e.g. of a story); ingredient; leaven (bread); cause
friendly; affable; amiable; sociable; loving company; (animals) taking kindly to men
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
one digit; one column; the "ones" column
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
to board; to embark on; to get into (a car); to march into; to enter
to save up; to stockpile; to stash away; to hoard; to amass; to salt away
to throw; to cast (e.g. vote, light, shadow); to devote oneself (e.g. to a cause); to invest; to put in; to administer (medicine); to give
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
moaning; muttering; complaining
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
from the beginning; from scratch
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
amount sold; sales; proceeds; takings; turnover
to precede; to forestall; to anticipate
efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
invitation; solicitation; canvassing; canvasing; inducement; persuasion
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
planning; project; plan; design
no more than; just; only; mere; goes no further than
gourmet food; delicious food; dining on gourmet food; following a lavish diet; living as an epicure
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel