at the window; by the window; next to the window
to place (in position); to fix; to install; to seat (someone); to settle (upon something); to fix (e.g. one's gaze)
performance of one's official duties
(state of) apparent death; suspended animation
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; known as; so to speak
egregious; outrageous; too much; over the top
diet; dieting; losing weight (through dieting, exercise, etc.)
(death from) starvation; starving to death
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
to count on; to expect; to put confidence in; to trust in; to depend on
among (other things); especially; particularly; at the same time; simultaneously; at once
close; intimate; on good terms
no matter how you look at it; no matter how you slice it; clearly; obviously; surely; without a doubt
fastidiousness; love of cleanliness; uprightness; integrity; scrupulousness
field; field; meadow; field (of interest, study, etc.); field; field (in a form, web page, etc.)
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
key; lock; key (to a problem, success, etc.); clue
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
(not) even a little bit; (not) in the slightest; (not) one bit
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
departed spirit; soul of the dead; ghost; apparition
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
merit system (as opposed to seniority); meritocracy; ability-ism
to chuckle to oneself; to gloat (over)
versus; against; to (e.g. score of 4 to 2, ratio of 3 to 1, vote of 320 to 180); toward ...; to ...; equal footing
exclusion; removal; elimination; clearing away; getting rid of
terrified; horrified; trembling with fear
I; me; myself; (arch.) we; (arch.) us; (arch.) ourselves
to suit (one's needs, tastes, purpose, etc.); to serve; to meet (one's expectations, wishes, etc.); to measure up to (e.g. one's ideal); to conform to (the law, standards, etc.); to be consistent with (reason, morality, etc.)
stratagem; artifice; trick; ruse; scheme; tactics
certainly; surely; definitely
chillingly; shiveringly; with goosebumps; uncomfortably; restlessly