root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
inside; interior; (within) one's mind; one's soul; one's heart
to see through (a lie, scheme, etc.); to see into (someone's mind); to read (someone's true feelings); to penetrate
speech and conduct; words and actions; words and deeds; behavior; behaviour; manners
cowardly; craven; unfair; mean; sneaky
nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.); repeatedly nodding and dozing off; suddenly (dying); deep (flavor, flavour, color, colour, etc.); rich
sense of distance (physical or emotional); feeling of distance
one bow; one salute; one greeting
minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
only; just; (ever) since; after; continuously; remaining (in a particular state)
inheritance; something given or received
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
depending on; dependent on
to cling to; to embrace; to throw one's arms around
dainty; delicate; slender; fragile (e.g. furniture); delicate; frail
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
soft; tender; gentle; mild; light (topic, book, etc.); informal
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
key; lock; key (to a problem, success, etc.); clue
messenger; envoy; emissary
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant; ordinary; normal; regular
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
strange; weird; wonder; mystery; cleverness; adroitness
failure; mistake; blunder
participation; taking part in; participating in; being concerned in
to be in the news; to be talked about; to become a popular topic of conversation; to become the talk of the town; to become topical
to blurt out; to let slip; to say inadvertently; to come out with (e.g. nonsense)
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
now that; since; so long as; because
change of heart; change of mind; change in mental state
soon; before long; slowly; quietly; already; about time
to set about in earnest; to make a strenuous effort; to put one's back into (doing)
how long; how far; how much
to express (orally); to put into words; to say out loud