fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
private; confidential; informal; secret; (within the) family circle; (on the) inside
quick; fast; rapid; swift; prompt; streamlined
arrest; apprehension; capture
immediately; as soon as possible; as quickly as possible
restoration; rehabilitation; recovery; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy
to smile broadly; to grin widely
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
underwear; undergarment; underclothes; lingerie
to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
behind with everything; too late; reactive
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
besides; furthermore; on top of that; and yet; nevertheless; even so
strong spirit; mettle; backbone; guts; fighting spirit
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
to understand; to make out
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
(trend of) the times; current of the times; spirit of the age
mechanism; machinery; trick; dodge; mechanical doll; string puppet
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
cooperation; collaboration
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
chaos; turmoil; pandemonium; havoc
to trap (into a difficult situation); to put (in a fix); to capture (a castle, fortress, etc.); to take; to drop (something) into
to take over; to hand over
to tower above the rest; to be by far the best; to be prominent; to be outstanding; to be a cut above
obvious; clear; plain; evident; apparent; explicit