to be stumped; to be at a loss; to be at one's wits' end; to be fed up; to be tired (of); to be unable to bear
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
sense of distance (physical or emotional); feeling of distance
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert; quarantine
(being) empty-handed; lapse of manners of paying a visit without taking a gift
infiltration; sneaking in; going undercover
passage (of time); elapsing; progress; development; transit
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
price; cost; charge; payment; bill; fee
monetary offering (or gift) wrapped in paper
shortage of capital; lack of funds; cash flow problem
stagnation; tie-up; standstill; congestion; delay; accumulation
great success; roaring business; busy; packed-out
the very best; excellent; superb
gift; boon; godsend; (good) result; fruit (e.g. of one's efforts)
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
intelligence gathering; information gathering
to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life
to be infected; to be contagious
feminine; womanly; female
intracerebral; inside the brain; (occurring) in the mind; mental (e.g. image); imaginary
(rolling) along; (rolling) over and over; with a bright, ringing sound (e.g. of a bell); (laughing) in a bright, high-pitched tone; (changing) frequently (of opinions, conversation topic, etc.); constantly; (losing) all too easily
charming; fascinating; attractive
influence; effect; impact
theory; doctrine; opinion; view; rumour; rumor
dubious tale; cock-and-bull story; questionable information; taking care not to be fooled
idle talk; chit-chat; gossip
to be mixed; to be blended with; to associate with; to mingle with; to join
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
in the midst of the enemy
to relax one's mind; to feel relaxed; to become remiss; to cease paying careful attention
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
understanding (of people's circumstances and feelings); perceptiveness; sympathy; wisdom