to watch steadily; to stare
close aide (of a powerful person); close associate; entourage; attendant; retainer
(physical) appearance (of a person); one's face and figure
average; mean; balance; equilibrium
rich in personality; of great individuality; highly individual; expressive of one's personality
to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
action; operation; process; agency; effect; function
small (of a grain or berry, etc.); small (in stature); limited (in abilities)
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
to have a cramp; to be pulled too tight
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
to lean over (and cover with one's body); to bend over (someone); to (stand tall and) lean on (someone); to weigh on one; to bear (heavily) on one; to lie on one
(one's) workload; amount of work (to be) done by one
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
ironically enough; as irony would have it; in a nice little twist
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
tension; strain; tensions (between countries, groups, etc.); tonus; muscle tone
to be exposed to wind; to (go out to) get some air
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
quite capable of ...; not unlikely to ...; may well ...; might ...; could ...; would not hesitate to ...
one's face turning pale (ashen); the color being drained from one's face
to get back; to regain; to recover; to make up (for); to catch up on
frequently; often; (staring) fixedly; narrowly; closely
peace of mind; relief; (sense of) security; safety; assurance; confidence
very rare; very unlikely (to happen); scarcely; seldom; improbable; almost never (occurring)
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (so) what (are you trying to say)?; what (do you mean)?
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
opposite effect; adverse effect; backfiring
snide remark; insinuation; sly dig; disguised reproach; indirect criticism
to grimace; to make a wry face; to contort one's face
breakup (of a ceremony, wedding, party, meeting, etc.); closure
to cool; to chill; to calm down; to cool off; to be frightened (at); to be scared (of)
leaving behind; desertion; abandonment
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve; to transfer (phone call)
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
reason; cause; meaning; sense; (good) sense; reason
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of a visitor's arrival); informing (someone) of a visitor's arrival
merit; success; meritorious deed; achievement; accumulated experience
claim; insistence; assertion; advocacy; emphasis; contention