and; thereupon; because of that
expressing emotion; drawing facial expressions
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
incomprehensible; mysterious; inexplicable; inscrutable; enigmatic; baffling
escape from reality; escapism; ostrichism
at that time; in those days
lack of common sense; thoughtlessness; senselessness; irrationality; absurdity
direct connection; direct link
to fall into someone's hands; to pass into another's possession
muscle stiffness (esp. in shoulders); lump (in tissue, esp. breast); swelling; lingering discomfort; uneasiness
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
hereditary disposition; temperament; nature; (arch.) body build
to let (a person) pass first
notice; attention; observation
isolation; separation; remoteness; seclusion; reclusion; inaccessibility
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
anything; whatever; whatever one likes
something one finds questionable; something one finds fault with
work-in-progress; working state
you (people); gentlemen; ladies and gentlemen; my friends
abstinence from alcohol; temperance; prohibition of drinking
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy
half-hearted reply; vague answer; reluctant answer
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
double suicide; lovers' suicide
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
not serious; frivolous; insincere; unsteady
brutal; cruel; merciless; ruthless; cold-blooded
never (even in error); never, ever; never, no matter what happens; by no means
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
to steal a glance; to intercept and read (e.g. other people's email)
cold; frigid; bracing; dignified
to quicken one's pace (steps)
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
(political) power; authority; influence
use; exercise (of one's right, authority, power, etc.)