presentation (of a passport, ID, etc.); showing; production (e.g. of documents); presentation (of a plan, response, etc.); bringing up; citing (an example)
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); it's not your business; it doesn't matter (to you); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
travel; trip; journey; excursion; tour
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
state of things; state of affairs; situation; conditions; circumstances
instability; insecurity; crankiness
appeal; call for something; request; axiom
domestic discord; internal discord; internal strife; internal struggle; infighting
outbreak (e.g. of war); outburst; sudden occurrence
care-taking; house-sitting; house-watching; caretaker; house-sitter
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (someone) for advice
to act lovestruck; to be fawning; to act affectionate
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
of late; lately; this part; this point; here
defense; defence; protection
repulse; repelling (e.g. the enemy); driving back
insurance; guarantee; warranty
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out; to hand (over); to give
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
distinction; discrimination
thank you (for your hard work); good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
ferocious; brutal; atrocious; savage; barbarous
caller; visitor; company; guest
warm; comfortable; snug; cozy; cosy; pleasant
flatly rejecting; curtly refusing; beating easily; defeating handily; one kick
that day; the very same day
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
well-informed person; walking dictionary; extensive knowledge
casual; doing something without taking it too seriously
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
material; materials; data; information; documents
present age; present day; contemporary; modern era; modern times; contemporary era
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
source of information; intelligence source; message source
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
it cannot be that ...; it is highly unlikely that ...; it is impossible that ...
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
unconcernedly; nonchalantly; indifferently; blankly; vacantly; absentmindedly
crawling on all fours; being on all fours; being on one's hands and knees