bulky; massive; thick; heavy
structure; construction; makeup; framework; organization; pattern
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling, atmosphere, etc.); serious; gloomy
wherein; therein; thereinto
a piece; a scrap; a fragment; iota; modicum; trace
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
situation; state of things; current affairs
how; in what way; how about; questionable
bygones; the past; past event
to become dim; to become blurred
focus (e.g. photographic); focal point
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
to straighten oneself; to straighten one's clothes and one's posture; to adopt a more serious attitude
dignified expression; solemn expression; serious expression
to say something additional; to add (to what was said before)
even more; still more; further
single word; a few words; brief comment
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
to enquire of someone about something (inquire); to question; to interrogate; to grill (someone about a matter); to question in detail
to value; to prize; to esteem; to respect
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
all you have to do is; just; that's all
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do
to have a catch; to have an ulterior motive; to be more (to something)
anything and everything; just about everything
logical; cogent; well-reasoned; logically consistent
insurrection; rebellion; revolt; riot; uprising
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
influenced (by); under an influence
maintenance; preservation; improvement