to keep (something) a secret; to keep hidden (for ever); to continue to conceal
negotiations; discussions; connection
having one's guard up; not showing weak points; (of women) resisting attempts of being hit on; being distrustful of potential love interests; prudish
forever; endlessly; on and on; meandering; wandering; winding
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
lapse of memory; forgetting completely; (consigning to) oblivion
to be dead; to be lifeless
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
cheap-looking; tawdry; insignificant
to send or direct a person to
villain; baddie; the villain's part
image; figure; figure; form; image
no objection; nothing to criticize; nothing to criticise
grounding (in a skill or subject); knowledge; training; achievements; attainments; accomplishments
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
financial power; financial means; wealth
to get involved (with); to begin (with); to have a hand (in)
villainous; rascally; knavish; (arch.) independent; (arch.) self-reliant
to become excited; to grow lively
to fly into a rage; to lose one's temper; to flare up; to break out
wrong; groundless; different; separate; unexpected; surprising
thoughtless; indiscreet; lacking in common sense; rashness; betraying one's lack of judgment (judgement); absurd
noted doctor; excellent physician
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
keeping alive longer; prolonging life; life extension; life-support
turbidity; cloudiness (of a liquid); opacity; disorder; chaos
January; first month of the lunar calendar
complete bed rest; complete rest and quiet
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
jumping to a hasty conclusion
arranged; taken care of; settled; completed; finished
immediate; prompt; quick; rapid; urgent; pressing
reluctant; unwilling; involuntary; unintentional; unintended; unlooked-for
program (musical, concert, theatrical, etc.); programme
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
reluctantly; grudgingly; unwillingly
unbelievable; incredible; implausible
to be settled; to be brought to an end