to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
looks; personal appearance; features
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
old gentleman; elderly gentleman
describing; comparing; form; figure; personal appearance; one's face and figure
elegance; refinement; grace; aroma
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
standing signboard; billboard; hoarding
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
potentiality; likelihood; possibility; availability
slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out
to soak into; to permeate; to penetrate
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
opportunity; occasion; (arch.) order; (arch.) sequence; (arch.) successor
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
happiness; blessedness; luck; luckily; fortunately
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
grand; heroic; sublime; fierce
glaring at each other; confrontation; standoff; face-off
outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
alternate; alternating; mutual; reciprocal
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
coercion; overpowering; to overpower; to overawe; to daunt
to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to interpret; to understand
to be affected; to be theatrical; to be pompous
behavior; behaviour; manner
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
to make someone realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home to someone; to teach someone a lesson
apparent; obvious; very clear
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
deep-rooted delusion; firm conviction (based on incorrect beliefs)
to break; to fracture; to fold; to bend; to make (origami); to interrupt
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
to pick; to pluck; to snip; to cut; to nip