not only ... but (also); as well as ...
to mask; to cover; to cloak; to hide; to conceal
one point; stitched ornament; small needlepoint design; relief pitcher brought in to face one batter
below one's eyes; under one's eyes; length (of a fish) from eyes to tail fin
to take (be in) charge of
dead person; (the) deceased; (the) dead; casualties
to chip; to nick; to break; to lack
flapping; rattling (sound); noisily; commotion; kerfuffle
fragment; broken piece; chip; ounce (of truth, conscience, etc.); trace; shred
disastrous scene; terrible spectacle
misfortune; bad luck; ill luck; ill fortune
again (and again); once again; yet again
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
secret; private; surreptitious
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
uniform; equal; even; common; ordinary; usual
distinction; discrimination; distinguishing; discernment
relatively; comparatively
concealment; hiding; ambush; incubation; latency; dormancy
near; close; beside; third person
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
bloodthirsty killer; cold-blooded murderer; homicidal maniac
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
search (esp. for someone or something missing); manhunt; legally authorized search of a person, building, etc.
in the end; on top of that
hypothesis; supposition; assumption
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
three times; thrice; third (musical interval)
without permission; without notice
paying back in installments (instalments); amortization plan (amortisation); gradual demolition; gradual erosion; gradual dismantlement
like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow; kindred soul
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
arrest; apprehension; capture
to a greater or lesser extent (degree); more or less
risky; dangerous; insecure
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree