astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
to half-rise to one's feet
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (of a book); (one) complete set (of books)
closely-guarded secret; top secret
time; season; period; phase; stage
going public (with a matter); becoming public knowledge; recourse to litigation; taking (a matter) to court
abuse; misuse; perversion
obstruction; hindrance; blocking; disturbance; interference; interruption
one's hand; name tag; nameplate; wallet-sized (photo)
to try to do; to attempt to do
to cross one's mind; to be reminded
to go pale; to grow pale; to lose color; to turn white
to be helpful; to be useful
one mind; wholeheartedness; one's whole heart
to hold back (someone) from achieving success; to stand in the way of; to sabotage
shackles; fetters; irons; bonds (e.g. family); ties; binding relationship
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
to put a burden on; to tax (e.g. strength)
from behind the scenes (cheer, pray, etc. for someone); from the sidelines; from a distance; secretly; in secret
to exert oneself; to make efforts
settlement; solution; resolution
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
imprudence; indiscretion; thoughtlessness
jumping straight to the business, ...; I know this is abrupt, but ...; let's skip the pleasantries; getting to the point
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; to relax; to take it easy; to chill
complete; whole; perfect; safe
how; in what way; by what means
(game pieces, soldiers, etc.) under one's control
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
just before; just prior to; right in front of; just in front of
sense of urgency; feeling of high tension
I'm home!; I'm back!; now; at present; just now; a moment ago
at once; immediately; right away; directly (face, lead to, etc.); automatically (mean, result in, etc.)
audience (with someone of high standing)
taking captive; carrying away; kidnapping; kidnaping; abduction
actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
sudden; unexpected; unpredictable; unforeseen
several people; a few people
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
discovery; detection; finding