softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
to be transparent; to be easily seen through; to be obvious; to be apparent
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
still (continuing); as ever; further
to come together; to join; to get married; to become a married couple
with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction
revealing (information, a secret, etc.); disclosure; telling; letting out
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
contrary person; sourpuss; dog-in-the-manger
to try and do something; to attempt to do something
to use somebody's (argument, attack) against them
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
wonderful; astounding; marvellous
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby
variegated; varicoloured; varicolored; multi-coloured; multi-colored; diverse
bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy
peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic
atmosphere (esp. of a place or person); mood; vibe; ambience
moving tale; impressive tale
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
to handle; to manage; to deal with; to rear; to look after
double; twice (as much); twofold
to unravel; to untie; to break into small pieces (of fish, meat, etc.); to relax; to ease
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
still more; even more; much more; increased; greater
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing
hazy; misty; foggy; hazy feeling; uncertain feeling; feeling gloomy
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
far from; anything but; not at all; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
old tale; folk tale; legend; reminiscence
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light