principal occupation; core business
open seam; seam that has come apart; tear
eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes; skin round one's eyes
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
absolutely; positively; decidedly
having a loose tongue; being talkative; speaking without thinking; being unable to keep a secret
(with a) click (e.g. camera shutter); (with a) snap
to be transparent; to be see-through; to be clear; to be clear (voice, sound)
in any case; whatever the case may be
mixing; compounding; dispensing (e.g. prescription)
elimination; erasure; clearing; elimination (of variables)
fair and square; open and aboveboard
justice; right; righteousness; correct meaning; correct explanation
to become red; to redden; to blush
bad person; villain; scoundrel; wrongdoer; wicked person
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
cap (headwear); cap (of a bottle, pen, etc.); leader; chief
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
secluded; leaning to one side
minute; micro; detailed; delicate; subtle
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
to go mad; to lose one's mind; to get out of order; to go amiss; to go wrong (of a plan or expectation, etc.); to fall through
to die; to lay down life's burden
in turns; in series; in number order; by rotation
to put one's strength into
attribute; property; context; character class, type, fetish, etc.
to be prepared to flee; to become restless; to become agitated
passing through (of a tunnel, bullet, etc.); going (right) through; penetrating; (arch.) being well versed (in)
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering