to shift; to slide (e.g. something away from something else); to move (e.g. something out of the way); to put off; to delay; to postpone
to begin; to set about; to start
to bend; to turn up; to turn down; to double
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
to hang over; to cover; to fall upon someone (responsibility, burden, pressure, etc.)
to awaken; to arouse from sleep; to bring to one's senses; to disabuse (someone of); to sober up; to dampen
(with a) click (e.g. camera shutter); (with a) snap
to stare at each other; to lock eyes with
to become fine (of fabric); to be checkmated; to be hard pressed; to be at a loss
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
insufficient; inadequate; imperfect
nonprosecution; nonindictment
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
to exert oneself and win; to gain (victory)
deed (esp. negative); act; action; one's doing
incomprehensible; mysterious; inexplicable; inscrutable; enigmatic; baffling
lawless; outrageous; insolent; rude; inexcusable; unpardonable
to strip someone; to help someone remove (clothes)
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
totally (immersed in something, e.g. liquid, work); addicted
explanation; excuse; clarification; vindication; apology
middle of the night; dead of night
ghost; specter; spectre; apparition; phantom
to make a sound with one's throat; to purr (cat)
(around the) neck; nape; collar (at the front)
supernatural phenomenon; paranormal phenomenon; anomalous phenomenon
one's own strength; one's own efforts; self-salvation
lower floor; downstairs; bottom of the stairs; foot of the stairs
(social) class; rank; grade
gap; difference; disparity; discrepancy
to pay attention to another's needs; to attend to; to fuss about; to take into consideration
the real criminal; true culprit
to become clear; to be made public
innocence; guiltlessness; purity; uprightness; integrity
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional
fifth day of the month; five days
sharp; harsh; stinging; thorny; snappy
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank