to vanish gradually (e.g. of a voice); to trail off; to die away; to feel one's soul leaving one's body (from embarrassment, grief, etc.); to feel faint; to feel numb
least; lowest; worst; awful; horrible; at the very least
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
hostility; animosity; enmity
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
calling by name; designation; nomination
to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil
to apologize; to apologise
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
alluring words; endearing words; sugared words; sweet words; honeyed words; flattery
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
to stagger; to stumble; to totter; to misconduct oneself; to have a love affair; to waver
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
(not) at all; (not) a bit; (not) in the least; (not) in the slightest
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
in the same manner as before; the same as always
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
embrace; hug; holding in one's arms
myself; oneself; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) you (referring to one's inferior)
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
other intention; hidden purpose; ulterior motive; ill will; malice
to come into contact with; to touch (each other); to have a brush with
to look away; to avert one's eyes
sense of distance (physical or emotional); feeling of distance
(a) little; (a) few; slight; only; just; merely
right to know; right to access information
to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
to be perfectly clear (water, air, etc.); to clear up
correction; revision; amendment
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
palpitation (of the heart); pounding; throbbing; thumping
especially; particularly; surely; clearly; as if; as though
attraction; fascination; lure; captivation; charm
magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell