to have one's faults exposed; to have one's secrets blown
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)
it's best to; it's safest to; there's nothing better than
even; even if; even though; because of; on the grounds that
seductive; carnal; troubling; difficult; anxious; uneasy
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
unusual event; strange occurrence; strange phenomenon; something abnormal; change (for the worse); accident
tiny amount (degree, extent); paltry amount; slightest bit
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
matter of time; question of time
ferocious; brutal; atrocious; savage; barbarous
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
immediate; prompt; quick; rapid; urgent; pressing
to boil; to simmer; to stew; to seethe
to burn; to roast; to broil; to heat; to heat up; to make (charcoal, pottery, bricks, etc.); to bake
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
inducing; causing; triggering; giving rise to
curve; turn; curveball; curve ball; (wine) cellar
curse; spell; malediction
confusion; distraction; derangement
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy
curse; divine punishment; wrath (of an angry spirit)
black and white; monochrome; good and evil; right and wrong; guilt and innocence
difficult to ...; hard to ...
screw; key (of a clock, watch, etc.); spring (of a clock, watch, etc.)
is something wrong?; what's wrong?; what's the matter?; slightest; mere; trivial
crime; criminal act; offence; offense
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
to hand down (a story, legend, etc.); to pass on (to the next generation); to spread (a rumor, news, etc.); to circulate; to send word; to pass on (a message)
vague; faint; dim; indistinct; hazy; blurry
official; governmental; public (use, matter, forum, etc.); common; being public knowledge; being out in the open
on rare occasions; once in a blue moon
to disappear into; to slip into; to be lost in; to be mixed up with
without cause; without reason
to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)
continuation; succession; series
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light