guardian; mentor; protector
to become twisted; to grow distorted; to get sulky; to sulk; to grow bitter; to become embittered
another meeting; meeting again; reunion
to be worried about; to be concerned for someone's welfare
efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services
even though; despite; when
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall
choking; suffocating; stifling; oppressive; heavy
to make a speech; to address
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
to go through; to suffer; to experience (something unpleasant)
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
silence (not speaking); muteness
to grip; to grasp; to squeeze
how; in what way; by what means
to make up for; to compensate for; to indemnify; to recompense; to redeem (e.g. a fault); to atone for
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
dignity; eminent; high ranking; high-order (digit, bit, etc.)
grant; bestowal; giving something to someone of low social standing (by a person of very high social standing)
memories; recollections; reminiscence
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
to sit up straight; to straighten one's posture; to straighten up
skilled person; capable person; doer; performer; giver; bestower
young person; youth; young
clever; bright; sharp; wise; intelligent; sagacious
expression; look; countenance; face
nod; inclination of the head
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case
personal feelings; self-interest
to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)
office (e.g. the Oval Office)
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
to act timid (about doing); to show diffidence; to feel ashamed; to feel guilty
support; participation; assistance; complicity; conspiracy