ingenious; skillful; clever; deft
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
with a twitch (e.g. an eyebrow); with a dip; with a bob; with a flutter
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
to look stupid; to have a critical lack
admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
distrust of (other) human beings
composition; construction; formation; makeup; structure; organization
point (of a story, argument, etc.); point (e.g. in stock exchange movement); percentage point; switch; points; point; site
template; run of the mill; formulaic
permanent; perpetual; persistent; lasting
to call again; to call someone back
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
sanity; consciousness; soberness
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
by nature; naturally; by birth; innately; congenitally
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
to threaten; to make threats
confession; acknowledgement; acknowledgment
news; word; tidings; omen
presence; sitting with; being with
all day long; all the day; throughout the day
to stick to; to cling to; to adhere to; to become intimate (of a man and woman); to get close; to get married
simile; metaphor; allegory; parable
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
finally; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
feeling good; feeling at ease; feeling easy
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
intimate; carefree; familiar; friendly