mouthpiece; cigarette holder; cigarette filter (tip); fragrant garnish (for soup)
to entwine; to twine around; to coordinate (with); to arrest
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
probe each other; sound each other out
profit; advantage; benefit; rebirth in paradise, entering nirvana
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
to make contact (with); to get in touch; to enter into relations; to come to an understanding
intention; plan; purpose; belief; assumption; thought
world of suffering; life of prostitution
ambition; aspiration; sinister designs; treachery
to cross; to intersect; to associate with; to mingle with; to have a sexual relationship; to copulate
in the end; at the end of the day
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
to fold one's arms; to stand and watch (without interfering); to stand idly by; to lie in wait; to be ready and waiting
to lead someone around by the nose
stranger; tramp; wanderer
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
to take advantage of; to follow blindly; to multiply
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
to take in; to bring in; to capture (e.g. image); to import; to win over; to please
peace; security; tranquility; tranquillity
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
anticipation; expectation; plan; preparation
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
to precede; to forestall; to anticipate
hateful; detestable; loathsome
to look on enviously while doing nothing; (lit.) to hold a finger in one's mouth
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
main force; chief object; mainline
banter; raillery; ridicule; teasing; making fun of
stronghold; inner citadel; base; headquarters
remote countryside; boondocks; the sticks
(unpleasant) state of affairs; predicament; mess
monolith; large slab of rock
being overheard; being leaked (e.g. secrets); going in one ear and out the other
delicate situation; choice of two evils; mixed blessing
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate
members; member; constituent
planning; planning ability; deliberateness
credibility; authenticity; confidence; reliability