palm (of one's hand); skill; (in one's) grip; (under one's) control; one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
to flush out (a hare, fox, etc.); to drive out; to drive (cattle, sheep, etc.); to urge on; to drive (to do); to urge
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
celebrity; famous person; public figure; big name
to leak out (of a secret); to come out; to be exposed (of a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to get away (of a fish)
wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent
to remember; to recall; to call to mind; to imagine; to picture in one's mind; to visualize
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
preface; introduction; preamble
world; society; people; the public
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
last week; the week before
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
district; region; the country; countryside; civilian society
public performance; exhibition in a foreign country
great success; roaring business; busy; packed-out
on the net; on the Internet; on the web
diligent; earnest; attentive to detail; brisk (working, moving); frequent (e.g. checking)
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish
to stay on (e.g. at one's friends house); to remain (in a place)
to be entwined; to be involved
to disentangle; to untangle; to unravel; to relax; to soften; to relieve (e.g. stress, tension)
to put (into); to put away (in); to include (in an anthology, catalogue, etc.); to contain; to achieve (results, success, etc.); to obtain; to accept (a gift or money)
to rock; to shake; to swing
disappearance; running away; going missing; absconding
to stand in a line; to stand in a row; to be equal
breath; breathing; concord; harmony; steam (coming off hot food, tea, etc.); (water) vapor
to breathe in; to inhale; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
how many years; how long; what year
solitude; loneliness; isolation
battle; war; fight (against time, poverty, etc.); struggle (for freedom, survival, etc.); contest; competition
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
means; way; method; measure