to slurp; to sip (loudly); to sniffle; to sniff
to spread its roots (of a tree, etc.); to take root (of an ideology, etc.); to put down roots; to settle down (in a place)
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in a web browser)
front and back; inside and outside; two sides; duplicity; double-dealing; being two-faced
principle; theory; fundamental truth
generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual
something; some kind of; for some reason
extinction; extinguishment; disappearance; annihilation
teaching; instruction; teachings; precept; lesson; doctrine
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
to be careful; to take the utmost care
guess; speculation; supposition
to enter; to go into; to meddle (in); to interfere (in); to go deeply (into an issue); to delve deeper (into)
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
person concerned; people involved (in an event); those concerned; staff
(random) guess; guesswork; shot in the dark; conjecture
analogy; analogical reasoning; analogical inference; analogy
order; directive; instructions; command
having a loose tongue; being talkative; speaking without thinking; being unable to keep a secret
spirits; excitement; tension; tension (mental strain); anxiety
something that requires thought; something that should be thought over carefully; something questionable; puzzle; riddle
very thin; flimsy; cheap; shallow
to hide; to keep to oneself
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
dark-natured; gloomy; dour; moody; insular; glum
passionate; ardent; enthusiastic
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
movement (of the body); action; bearing; carriage; operation (of a machine, software, etc.); running
to look around; to survey
throughout; all through; right through
control; management (e.g. of a business)
colored thing (clothing, fabric, paper, etc.) (coloured); variety shows
star attraction; draw card; crowd puller
doctor's degree; doctorate; PhD
obtaining (a qualification, right, object, etc.); acquisition (of land, property, etc.); gaining possession (of); getting; purchase
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly; (not) readily; (not) right away; (not) immediately
to become speechless; to be at a loss for words
side job; sideline; subsidiary business
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by