delay; putting off; procrastination
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
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
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
reproachful; resentful; spiteful
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
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
financial page (of newspaper); financial aspects; economic front
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
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
the opposite sex; isomerism
wrong; bad; not allowed; not possible; failing grade
acceptable; satisfactory; approval; being in favour; Pass (grade); Fair
charm; attractiveness; courtesy; ingratiating behaviour; entertainment; amusement
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
reliability; trustworthiness; dependability
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
to rescue from; to help out of; to save
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable
precocity; early ripening; premature development
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
no!; no no!; no, not at all
assertion; declaration; affirmation
older brother; elder brother
to like; to love; to be fond of
surely; clearly; without a doubt; in all probability; no matter how one slices it; no matter how one looks at it
brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter