opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
sneakily; secretly; stealthily; on the sly
exceptional; praiseworthy; laudable
correction; revision; amendment
modesty; humility; being humble
to cease; to desist; to cut it out; to lay off (an activity); to drop (a subject) to abolish; to resign
to slacken; to loosen; to relax; to slack off (e.g. one's work, attention); to not put one's heart in
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
to polish up (on); to refine; to hone; to polish (by rubbing)
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
untalkative; quiet; taciturn; reticent; uncommunicative
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
jewel; gem; gem (of a story, essay, etc.); accomplished work; beautiful piece
good news; gospel (teachings or revelations of Jesus Christ)
worship; adoration; admiration; cult
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
nonsense; irresponsible remark; codswallop; random; haphazard; unsystematic
training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices
environment; circumstance
higher rank; better position
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
something small; something petty; trifle
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
to crush to death; to stifle to death; to squeeze to death; to stifle (a laugh, etc.); to muffle (one's breathing); to subdue (one's voice)
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
coward; gutless person; sissy; weakling; loser; milquetoast
willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition
this and that; one thing or another
example; illustration; precedent
dangerous weapon; lethal weapon; deadly weapon; murder weapon
hand-to-hand fighting; grappling; scuffling
war; battle; match; game; competition
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
had better ...; had better not ...