frame (physical structure); framework; framework (of a plan, system, etc.); structure; outline
following (in the footsteps of); catching up with; coming level with
narrow margin; slim margin
hearsay; learning by hearsay
meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; goal; intent; object
quick-witted; quick to understand
suddenly; all of a sudden; unexpectedly
with a pat; with a tap; with a pop; with a crack; casually (throw); carelessly
wild; violent; rough-mannered; rough (e.g. work); crude; coarse
rustic; rude; vulgar; rough
to occur to; to remind of; to come to mind
random; by chance; haphazard; hit-or-miss; unplanned
verbal gaffe; verbal slip; slip of the tongue; using improper words
point of tangency; point of contact; (electrical) contact; point of contact (between); connection
indefinite; hazy; vague; unsettled; undecided
to let slip a secret; to let the cat out of the bag
to stop; to halt; to have (someone) stay; to put up (a guest); to fasten; to pin
to criticize harshly; to blame; to accuse; to urge; to press
irregularity; abnormality; change of tone; transposition; modulation
to cause; to induce; to bring about; to produce
to draw (conclusion); to deduce; to derive
by chance; by accident; accidentally; occasionally; once in a while; now and then
well-versed (in); profoundly knowledgeable (about); high in the attainment (of)
to apply (of a rule); to be applicable (of standards, lessons, ideas, etc.); to hold true (e.g. of a description); to fit; to be suitable (e.g. of a word); to meet (requirements)
treachery; betrayal; perfidy
to be preeminent; to be outstanding
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
to hurt one's feelings; to rub someone the wrong way
to look down on; to make light of
a few seconds; several seconds
double suicide; lovers' suicide; group suicide; family suicide; dedication to the point of self-sacrifice
lie; fib; falsehood; untruth
to intend; to be sure that
married couple; husband and wife; man and wife
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
harmonious; peaceful; congenial; friendly; happy
to form a pair; to pair up