somehow dirty; slightly dirty; dingy; somewhat base; vaguely underhanded
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
order (from one's superior); command; what you say; (someone's) words
duplicate key; pass key; master key; skeleton key
even if not; even without
to stop walking; to pause
regret; repentance; remorse
meeting (face-to-face); seeing; visit; interview
fifteenth day of the month; fifteen days
form; situation; condition
sudden turn; sudden change; (suddenly occurring) accident; emergency
twelfth day of the month; twelve days
at the very beginning of one's speech; the first thing (one) says after opening the mouth
to be upset; to lose one's composure; to lose self-control; to put in disorder; to mess up; to disturb
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
firm; strong; unbending; unyielding; uncompromising; stubborn
third day of the month; three days
decision; settlement; definition
left arm; left-handed (baseball pitcher)
strong pressure; heavy pressure
wrist cutting; slashing one's wrists
prompt efficiency; immediate effectivity
law; act; method; mood; dharma; law
embarrassed smile; embarrassed laugh; bashful smile
to stand up straight; to stand on end (e.g. of hair); to have the creeps
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; pleasantly; (wearing, etc. something) elegantly; smartly; stylishly
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
dark clouds gather; threatening signs emerge; trouble is afoot
on a routine basis; regularly; habitually
suspicious behavior; acting suspiciously