bump; lump; protuberance; swelling
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
sewing; needlework; embroidery
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
to become clumsy; to miss one's aim
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
long ago; previous; of a former age
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
flapping (of a flag, fan, etc.); fluttering; pitter-patter (of footsteps); quickly (making progress); in quick succession
pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after
in front of one's eyes; just nearby; within a stone's throw
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
depths; deep place; bottom (of one's heart)
one's heart; the mind; inner feelings; inmost thoughts; true motives
photography (still or motion); photographing; filming; shooting; (video) recording
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
word-hunting; search for and censorship of politically incorrect words
subtleties; niceties; fine points; subtle; sensitive
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
to fail to hear something; to miss; to act as if one didn't hear something; to let a remark slide
joint; knuckle; tune; melody; knot (in wood); node in a bamboo stem
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
ingenious idea; excellent plan; bright idea
than; other than; except; but
to lose sight of; to miss
real condition; actual circumstances; actual state of affairs
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
planning; scheming; maneuvering; manoeuvring
understanding completely; understanding all there is to know
with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
going straight to the point; cutting it short; as it turns out
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
typical; representative; archetypal; quintessential; stereotypical; model
shallow; superficial; thoughtless; short-sighted; foolish; silly
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
swift attack; quick attack; fast break; right away; without delay; immediately
failed attempt (at a crime, suicide, etc.)