than; rather than; instead of; from; since; except
wide open (of eyes); large and bright (eyes)
fierce look; frightening look; tough look; aggressive attitude; coercive attitude; taking a hard line
to wear; to be dressed in; to have on
first meeting; first interview with
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
gradually; by degrees; little by little; step by step
continuing from beginning to end; continuous run; appetizer; starter; performance of an entire play
stepping (in place); stamping (up and down); stomping; standstill; stalemate
whispering into a person's ear
to have an acute sense of smell; to have a good nose (for bargains, something amiss, etc.); to have a keen nose; to have an ability to quickly uncover things
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones; in secret; stealthily
to see through (a plot, lie, etc.); to penetrate into; to discover; to find out
to be pleased; to be in a good mood
only; just; (ever) since; after; continuously; remaining (in a particular state)
source of information; intelligence source; message source
to keep one's mouth shut; to refuse to talk
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
birds of a feather flock together
(one's) older sister; (one's) elder sister; girl
to act first; to act precipitously; to be rash; to get ahead of oneself; to jump the gun
connection; linking; linkage; link; liaison; contact
solid; robust; tight; taut; shrewd; calculating
listless; languid; sluggish; irritating; exasperating; tiresome
to dry up (spring, pond, etc.); to run out
rich (flavor, color, etc.); strong (e.g. odor); probable; (very) likely; passionate; sensuous
what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement
not necessarily so; is not always true; there is no guarantee that ...; there is no telling
total destruction; complete destruction; annihilation; total defeat; complete failure
to persuade; to urge; to coax; to make advances (to); to seduce; to court
female friend; woman friend
ignoring (someone); ostracizing; leaving (someone) out
to envy; to be envious (of); to be jealous (of)
favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter
newcomer; initiate; rookie
for your information; I'm telling you