gap; opening; break; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
to strain (e.g. one's nerves); to be on edge; to be tense (of an atmosphere); to cover completely (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.); to spread over; to become covered (in)
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
tension; strain; tensions (between countries, groups, etc.); tonus; muscle tone
to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
steadily; unflaggingly; untiringly; knocking; tapping; clicking
heel (of a shoe); heel; bad guy; player of villain roles
sound of voice; vocal sound
to enter; to go in; to set (of the sun or moon); to sink; to attain (nirvana, enlightenment, etc.); to achieve
warrant; summons; written order
duty; obligation; responsibility
vacant room; vacancy; unoccupied room; empty room
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
later; afterwards; future; after one's death; (arch.) descendant
unexpected; surprising; unanticipated; strange; unforeseen
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
real estate agent; realtor
starting from scratch; making a fresh start; redoing; calling again; visiting again
other side; opposite side; other party
bodily; physical; corporeal; sexual; sensual; of the flesh
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
support; participation; assistance; complicity; conspiracy
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
alluring words; endearing words; sugared words; sweet words; honeyed words; flattery
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
to warm (e.g. one's hands over a fire); to dry; to toast; to grill; to broil
to repeat; to do over again
radiant smile; contented smile
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
mouthful; morsel; gulp; sip; one word; in short
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
promise; agreement; appointment; engagement; convention; rule
for no particular reason; for some reason or other; somehow or other
highway; freeway; expressway; motorway
to push up (one's hair) with one's fingers; to comb up; to smooth back (a wisp of hair)
to undertake; to take on (task); to assure; to guarantee; to vouch (for)
well, ...; right, ...; so; then; that way (would mean ...); if that is the case
friendly; affable; amiable; sociable; loving company; (animals) taking kindly to people