makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
as expected (positive events); as hoped for
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
(turned out) all right in the end
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones
hoot hoot; tu-whit tu-whoo; oh!; I see; huh!
to put to use; to make use of; to turn to account
double-dealing; double tongue; going back on what one has said; repeating oneself
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
precise; accurate; appropriate; exactly the right
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
price; cost; value; worth; value
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
to gulp down (a drink); to slurp
on the occasion of; at the time of
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
cavern; cave; cave system; grotto
tradition; legend; folklore
bat (Chiroptera spp.); umbrella; opportunist; turncoat
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
extra (charge, fare, etc.); premium; bonus; (after a number) tenths increase
one's future; one's fate; one's way; one's path
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
desperation; struggle to the death
suspension (usu. vehicle)
to lose (something); to mislay; to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
to furnish; to install; to get someone's agreement; to patronize; to buy usually from the same store
to pretend not to know; to feign ignorance; to tell a lie; to lie
automobile society; motorized society
attempt; trial; experiment; endeavour (endeavor); effort; venture
love of; affection for; enthusiast for; being attractive to; being liked by
traffic; transportation; communication; exchange (of ideas, etc.); intercourse