way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
premature; untimely (e.g. death); early
several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number
book; volume; this; present; main; head
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
stiffening; rigidity; rigor; stiffness; ossification; petrification
backward glance; sidelong glance; faceless ghost with an eye in its rump
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
(sudden) change; reversal; turn-around; coming from behind (baseball)
lineage; stock; descent; strain; blood relationship
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
to change; to exchange; to convert; to renew; to throw a switch; to replace
under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.); under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath; with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...); (somebody's) side
playing dead; feigning death; playing possum
preliminary arrangements; spade work
tedious; boring; being fed up with
that's enough!; cut it out!; get a life!
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving to chance; neglecting; abandoning
bygones; the past; past event
guard; protector; defensive armament; personal armor (armour)
to project; to stand out; to jut out; to go somewhere (e.g. for work); to proceed to; to leave for
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
to step forward; to take a step forward
to blow off (strongly); to blow away; to drive away (e.g. one's worries); to dispel; to do at great speed (e.g. drive a car); to carry out (a task) very quickly
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
sharp pain; acute pain; intense pain
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
loudly (flinging open a door); with a clatter; with a crash (e.g. of a falling structure); completely (change); utterly; louvre window (door, vent, etc.)
farewell; adieu; goodbye; so long
to walk away; to saunter off
to be surprised; to be astonished
to recite; to chant; to cry; to yell; to advocate; to advance
pity; sympathy; compassion; affection; love
fort; fortress; stronghold; fortification
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
plan; scheme; (payment) plan; package; deal
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects