to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
patting; stroking; caressing
by the way; incidentally; well; even if; no matter (what, where, how, etc.)
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
to refer to; to consult; to use as a reference
(right at the) side; just beside
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
example; instance; precedent; custom; habit
concentration (on a task); focusing one's attention; concentration (of population, buildings, power, etc.); centralization; within a collection of works
to push into; to cram into; to stuff into; to break in; to burgle; to burglarize
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
wholeheartedly; with heart and soul; intently; with undivided attention; with intense concentration; single-mindedly
frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly
of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing
dependence (on alcohol, drugs, etc.)
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
tendency; trend; inclination
originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
withdrawal symptoms; abstinence syndrome
devoting oneself to; concentrating on; being an ardent admirer of; (arch.) tipping over and collapsing
only; just; (ever) since; after; continuously; remaining (in a particular state)
to be true to nature; to be lifelike
besides; in addition; also; moreover
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
to lean (on, against); to rest (against); to recline; to rely on (someone); to depend on
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
deep (hole, forest, snow, etc.); dense (e.g. fog); thick (e.g. weeds, woods); close (e.g. relationship); deep (involvement); intense (e.g. longing, flavor); severe
warm; comfortable; snug; cozy; cosy; pleasant
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
pushing back one's opponent while locked in close quarters; having a tendency towards; being close to
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
to look into; to peep into; to peer into
high-speed; rapid; express; highway; freeway; expressway
printout; (computer) printing
connection; attachment; changing trains; conjunction
high efficiency; high performance