seal; to seal (e.g. a letter); to affix a seal; to seal up
restoration; repair; mending
feebleness; weakness; imbecility
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
delay; putting off; procrastination
confession; acknowledgement; confession of love; professing one's feelings; confession of sins (e.g. the confessional)
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
handshake; reconciliation; joining hands; cooperation
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
object of romantic interest
requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
echo; reverberation; sound (esp. the distinctive sound of an object or activity, e.g. rain, gun, gallop, drum); noise; quality of a sound (e.g. a fine phrase, clear voice, resonant bell); feeling of a sound
generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual
reproachful; resentful; spiteful
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
like this; this sort; this way
to the utmost; to the best of one's ability
to contemplate; to ponder; to think long about; to turn over in one's mind
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
calculating; mercenary; selfish; self-interested
insincerity; dishonesty; untruthfulness; bad faith
instant; moment; for an instant
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
female; woman; female sex; female lover; girlfriend; mistress
financial page (of newspaper); financial aspects; economic front
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
evaluation criteria; evaluation standard
to be silent; to say nothing
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh