to plant; to grow; to insert; to transplant; to inoculate (e.g. an infectious agent); to instill (idea, value, etc.)
to say; to tell; to state; to do
instant; moment; for an instant
tactful; adroit; shrewd; clever; smart; affable
translation; deciphering; decoding; translation
help; rescue; salvation; solace; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing; catching up; overtaking
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
to keep (something) a secret; to keep hidden (for ever); to continue to conceal
elegance; dandyism; sophistication; affectation; showing off; putting on an air
to stand on tiptoe; to rise in the world; to become arrogant
stature; height; size; physique
aroma; class; style; aromatherapy
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
public order; public peace; public security; law and order
to go out; to go around; to walk about; to roam
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
to slip through; to slip past; to evade
smelling burnt; smelling scorched; smelling of gunpowder (i.e. as if armed conflict is about to break out); tense; suspicious; dubious
to grow cold (from room temperature, e.g. in refrigerator); to get chilly; to cool down
eagerly (waiting); (waiting) impatiently
to coil about; to follow about; to surround; to cling to
to become vulgar; to coarsen
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
emotional scars; mental trauma
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young (animal); young woman; offshoot
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
genuine article; real thing; real deal