with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)
(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
quietly; calmly; comfortably; peacefully
to change; to swap; to change the object of one's interest or focus; to spend or take time; to infect; to permeate something with the smell or colour of something; to move on to the next or different stage of (a plan, etc.)
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
illness (usu. excluding minor ailments, e.g. common cold); disease; bad habit; bad behaviour; crazy; insane
sightseeing; watching; viewing; sightseer; watcher; spectator
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
unnatural; affected; studied; forced
as one expects; as one wants; to one's satisfaction; as one sees fit
to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)
genius; prodigy; natural gift
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
to hint at; to intimate; to suggest; to allude to; to imply
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
assumption; supposition; hypothesis
process; course; mechanism
to pass; to elapse; to pass through; to go through; to experience; to go through
to be contrary; to run counter (to); to conflict (with); to disagree (with)
matter; thing; affair; circumstance
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
large part; greater part; people in general; general public; mostly; for the most part
eighth day of the month; eight days
big hit; big prize; bumper crop; striking it rich; right on the mark; bonanza
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
certified (as genuine, valuable, etc.); guaranteed (article); of established reputation; acknowledged; pièce de résistance
perfect score; full marks; extremely; very; quite
trio; gang of three; threesome
some people; a few people; several people
principal street; main street; major road; thoroughfare
solemn; sublime; grand; magnificent; impressive
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
regrettable; unsatisfactory; deplorable; lamentable
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
sky; heaven; God; svarga (heaven-like realm visited as a stage of death and rebirth); deva (divine being of Buddhism); top (of a book); sole (of a Japanese sandal)
to tower over the surroundings
tower; steeple; spire; stupa; pagoda; dagoba