minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole
distortion; stretch; strained interpretation; technicality; casuistry; sophistry
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
to turn; to shift; to alter; to distract
alley; alleyway; teahouse garden; path through a gate (or through a garden, etc.)
terminus; last stop (e.g. train)
change in appearance; transformation
chaos; confusion; disorder; chaotic; confused; uncertain
to assume an aspect; to take on an appearance
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving to chance; neglecting; abandoning
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to
to imitate; to follow; to emulate
whispering; murmuring; subdued
apart from that; other than that; leaving that aside; more importantly; more ... than that; but
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
to remove; to deinstall; to take away; to set apart
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
to be completely changed (for the worse); to be transformed
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
to discuss; to talk together
charm against evil spirits; talisman; amulet
spell; charm; incantation; magic word
to cross (e.g. road); to traverse
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
unobstructed view; perspective; forecast; outlook; insight; foresight
before one's very eyes; under one's nose; imminence; close at hand
maintenance; preservation; improvement
(computer) monitor; consumer who comments on products, television programs, etc. (programmes); program or utility that monitors a program or activity
(stand to) attention!; standing at attention
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
(moment of) departure; (upon) leaving; retirement
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
to live through; to survive