without; but if; otherwise; or else
image (in one's mind); impression; (computer) image; depiction (e.g. of a product); rendition
developing (e.g. industry, town, economy)
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
rash; thoughtless; careless; hasty; imprudent
like this; in this way; as you see
to apologize; to apologise
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
before I knew it; next thing you know; when I came to
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
mild; calm; gentle; quiet; congenial; amicable
to move (house); to transfer (department); to change the target of interest or concern; to elapse (passage of time); to be permeated by a colour or scent; to be infected
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.); passing by (e.g. of a typhoon); passage (of a bill, e.g. through parliament); carriage; passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); clearing
to go past; to pass; to pass by
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
(connecting) passageway; accessway; walk-through; skyway; sky bridge
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
by any chance; (should) it happen (that); by some chance
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
charity; benevolence; philanthropy; (love for) humanity; fraternity; brotherhood
tricolour (esp. French flag); tricolor; blue, white and red pattern
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
person working for someone else (followed by job title); hired
(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book
clerk; office worker; office staff
different person; another person; someone else; changed man
black; black (coffee); without cream or milk; exploitative (esp. of employees); overly harsh; boldface
may I ask (for); might I ask (that)
to make coffee; to brew coffee
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
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
letter; missive; note; mail
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
creepy (feeling); uneasy (feeling); bad (feeling); giving one the creeps; hideous; scaring