sliver of hope; gleam of hope; ray of hope
together with; same; both; all; including ...
grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole
amusement; diversion (to pass time); pastime; recreation
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
unrelated; unconnected; without relations (esp. of a deceased person); having no surviving relatives; unrelated to the teachings of Buddha; unable to be saved by Buddha
to break the silence; to break one's silence
face value (of a security, bond, or currency); literal meaning; word for word (meaning); (at) face value
shallow; superficial; thoughtless; short-sighted; foolish; silly
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)
to flare up; to fly into a rage
absurd; irrational; unreasonable; absurdity
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
to cut off and throw away; to abandon; to disregard; to discard (numbers after a certain decimal place); to drop; to cut (someone) down
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
still; yet; more; still more; furthermore; in addition
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve; to transfer (phone call)
to desire; to want; to expect (of someone); to hope for; to see; to command (a view of)
complexion; skin tone; skin colour; countenance; look (on one's face); expression
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to go crazy; to become romantically or sexually involved (with someone)
to bite (at); to snap at; to snap at (someone); to flare up at; to jump down (someone's) throat
to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious
to steal; to plagiarize; to steal (a technique, idea, etc.); to do stealthily; to do during scant time; to steal a base
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
to forget something ever existed; to pretend something didn't happen; to put something behind one; to forgive (something)
flatly rejecting; curtly refusing; beating easily; defeating handily; one kick
audacious; daring; bold; throaty (voice); rough; deep
to strike (someone) down; to knock down; to thrash; to place firmly
withering; shrivelling; shrinking; contraction; atrophy
to be needed; to be necessary; to be required; to be wanted; to need; to want
friction; discord; strife
to reject; to spurn; to turn down; to refuse
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
certain; sure; no doubt; reliable; dependable
deterioration; getting worse; worsening; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
and yet; though; when; in spite of
to speak brazenly; to never shut up
means; way; method; measure
consent; agreement; acceptance; understanding; satisfaction (e.g. with an explanation); being convinced
large; big; great; prominent; -sized; as big as; university
calm; composed; self-possessed; firm
outspoken; forthright; frank; direct
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)