to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
wrong impression; subjective impression; assumption; prejudice
to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
being in love with each other
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
common sense; common knowledge; common understanding
tearing; ripping; crunching; munching; stiff; starchy; (working) hard
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
to be intimate with; to befriend
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
vigilantly (watching for an opportunity); eagerly; with an eagle eye
to wait for an opportunity
fierce animal; beast of prey; big game
et cetera; etc.; and the like; and so forth
easily; readily; with ease; without trouble
meat eating; eating of meat; meat diet; carnivorous
leaving behind; desertion; abandonment
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
to be jealous of; to be envious of; to envy
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
very; extremely; exceedingly; top; highest; best
to fling off; to throw off; to cast aside; to abandon; to throw to the winds
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
to rescue from; to help out of; to save
behind closed doors; behind-the-scenes; (under the veil of) secrecy
ambush; troops in ambush; unexpected opposition; unexpected obstacle
prediction; prophecy; prognostication
sleep-talking; nonsense; gibberish
field of flowers; flower garden; flower bed; field of alpine flowers
according to plan; as planned; on target
maintenance; preservation; improvement
rare; extraordinary; singular
mental; mental health; mental state; mental resolve
to revere; to respect; to worship