mysterious power of words to alter reality
temptation; allurement; lure; enticement; seduction
explanation; interpretation
to understand; to make out
to get someone to say; to make someone say
point in common; common feature
judgement; judgment; carrying out a sentence (e.g. execution)
arrest; apprehension; capture
in history; ever; historical
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
beat; palpitation; pulsation; throbbing
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
rumination; regurgitation; chewing the cud; turning over in one's mind; thinking over something; pondering
testimony; (verbal) evidence
surreptitious glance; looking furtively
free; unrestricted; (with) complete mastery; completely in control
image (on a screen); picture (e.g. on a TV); video; film; reflection; image (in one's mind)
event; phenomenon; matter
possession; retention; maintenance
sound of something making firm contact with a flat surface
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
reappearance; reemergence; return; reproduction; reenactment; recreation
interception (email); wiretap; bug
to fall completely silent; to become still as death
light; illumination; glow; lamp; light
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
to be discouraged; to be disheartened
to each his own; people differ; different people (have different likes)
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
nervous temperament; worrier's disposition
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
heartbroken; crestfallen; dejected; disappointed
plentiful; abundant; definitely extant
official recognition; authorization; authorisation; licence; license; accreditation
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
undeserved honor (honour); too great an honour