core; heart (of the matter); point; crux; kernel
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
hold; catch; connection; relationship; unease; discomfort
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
to let something (or somebody) go past; to do too much
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
distrust; mistrust; insincerity; impiety; faithlessness
sprout; shoot; bud; germinal disk (in an egg)
particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest
to freeze to; to be frozen to; to freeze in place; to be still
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
person concerned; people involved (in an event); those concerned; staff
witnessing; observing; sighting
worst; worst-case (scenario)
to turn inside out; to turn the other way; to look at (something) from another perspective; to put it the other way round; to visit the same prostitute or geisha for a second time
to introduce oneself; to announce oneself (e.g. as the person sought); to come forward (e.g. as a witness, with a claim, etc.)
knowing; (an) acquaintance
standing statue; standing image
didn't stir an inch; not stirring a muscle
undergoing treatment (medical); receiving treatment
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
body and soul; mind and body
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
to be completely changed (for the worse); to be transformed
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
cooperation; collaboration
to glare at; to scowl at; to stare intensely at; to examine carefully; to estimate; to guess
resolutely; determinedly; strictly; authoritatively; solemnly; gravely
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
(not) in the least; (not) at all; (not) a bit
immediately; as soon as possible; as quickly as possible
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
illness (usu. excluding minor ailments, e.g. common cold); disease; bad habit; bad behaviour; crazy; insane
bad condition; not to work out (i.e. a deal); disagreement; break-off; disorder; slump
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
otherwise; or else; if not
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
observance (of laws, rules, etc.); adherence; obeying; following; abiding by; compliance
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument