(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
whole nation; whole land; whole country
thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances
to conceal; to keep secret; to cover up
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous
to look away; to avert one's eyes
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
consideration; taking into account
lack of expression; blank look (on one's face)
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
promising without due consideration
several years; a few years
absurd; unreasonable; excessive; very; extremely; excessively
to become possible; to become able to (do)
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
to stand, walk, etc. shoulder-to-shoulder; to be on a par with
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
hesitation; bewilderment; illusion; delusion; inability to reach enlightenment
close to the wall; alongside the wall
to lean against; to set against
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
total darkness; pitch dark; bleak future; poor prospects
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
in hand; on hand; on one; handheld
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
light; illumination; glow; lamp; light
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
several minutes; a few minutes
lightly; gaping wide; suddenly; unexpectedly
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by