to probe; to search; to sound out; to investigate
natural; right; proper; naturally; as a matter of course; rightly
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
the front; honesty; uprightness; decency; normality
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
to cross one's mind; to occur to one
suspension of business; temporary closure (of a store, school, etc.); shutdown; holiday
southern part; the south (of a region)
habitat; home (e.g. of the tiger)
sparse; thin; scattered; straggling; sporadic
tendency; trend; inclination
interior; backwoods; hinterland; back regions
skill; proficiency; experience; dexterity
direct connection; direct link
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
department (in an organization); division; club; part; component; category
to be on track; to be going to plan; to enter orbit
one day; (on) a certain day
work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income
seeing for the first time; first sight; first meeting; sight-reading
to change; to alter; to run counter to; to go against; to make a mistake (in); to err
exceptional; unusual; extraordinary; unprecedented; singular
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
profound; deep; deep (of a cave, etc.); innermost; interior
to understand from experience
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
parroting back; repeating (something one was told) like a parrot
knowledge; understanding; rules; regulations; deputy; acting
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
recommendation; endorsement
willful; wilful; selfish; carefree; do-as-you-please; freewheeling
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
earnings; proceeds; returns; revenue