to taper to a point; to become pointed; to be on edge; to be nervous; to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh
to allow (someone or something) to come near; to let get close
sharp (words); harsh (manner, tone, etc.); hostile (mood, attitude, etc.); spiky; prickly; jagged
to grow timid; to cower; to become perverse; to become contrary; to be cramped; to be constrained
heartwarming; pleasant; charming; amusing
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
to act timid; to show diffidence; to be hesitant; to appear embarrassed; to look ashamed
strict; close; precise; scrupulous
shh!; shush!; hush!; shoo!; scram!
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
doubt; suspicion; question; strangeness
sympathy; empathy; response; identification (with someone)
distress; wretched condition
way (of doing); manner; method
to curse; to put a curse on; to detest intensely
chaos; confusion; disorder; chaotic; confused; uncertain
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to be captivated (by); to be infatuated (with)
hatred; abhorrence; loathing; detestation
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
order; discipline; regularity; system; method
destruction; disruption; (application) crash
unpleasant; disagreeable; nasty; lewd; lascivious; obscene
participation; taking part in; participating in; being concerned in
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
event; affair; incident; case; plot; trouble
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous
point (of a story, argument, etc.); key point; point; site; point (in scoring); point (in a loyalty program); points
programme; program; plans; arrangements
negotiations; bargaining; talks; making demands
all one's wisdom; (lit.) bag (full) of wisdom; the brains (of a group); the smart one; fount of wisdom
to try and judge a person's feelings (from their expression)
the reason is that ...; because
beyond that point; after that
vividly green; lush green; fresh and green; verdant; deep blue
to cross the ocean (i.e. to go to or come from overseas)
companion; comrade; escort; member of a party; fellow traveller; fellow traveler
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
falling into a doze; dozing off; nodding off