person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
sightseeing; watching; viewing; sightseer; watcher; spectator
being fond of children; person fond of children
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
as if; as it were; as though; right then; just then; at that moment
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
to be kind to; to treat kindly
to plant; to transplant; to instil (idea, feeling, etc.)
going in and out; entering and exiting; visiting regularly; frequenting; income and expenditure; incomings and outgoings; increase and decrease
to get tired of; to lose interest in; to be fed up with; to have enough
good humour (humor); good mood
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
accompanying; being accompanied by; going with
discomfort; inconvenience; poverty; want; inability; disability
environment; circumstance
to be within others' sight; to be visible; to be conspicuous; to attract public attention; to come under observation
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
calm before a storm; lull before the storm
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
private tutor; coach; governess
hello; good day; good afternoon
thank you for your hard work; good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
waste (of money, time, etc.); squandering; frittering away
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
to have meaning; to be meaningful
clear; precise; definite; distinct
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
lively; active; vigorous; animated; brisk
to domineer; to throw one's weight around; to lord it (over)
often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently
personality; character; individuality; personhood
stability; steadiness; equilibrium