absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; being left unattended to (of one's studies, etc.); neglecting
fast-talking; rapid talking
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness
division into equal parts; equal parts
tone of voice; mimicry; imitative voice
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (e.g. gazing, staring)
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
to dart one's eyes about; to be surprised; to be bewildered; to be confused; to be flustered
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
flurried; flustered; upset; nervous; embarrassed
though; notwithstanding; although
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
calm; serenity; tranquillity; tranquility
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
to glitter; to glisten; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glare; to gleam
to rub on; to rub against; to wipe on; to strike (a match)
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage
compassionate; merciful; benevolent; charitable; humane
conclusion; decision; judgement; affirmative
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!
liver; innards; courage; spirit; crux; essential point
to grow cold (from room temperature, e.g. in refrigerator); to get chilly; to cool down
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
to load (a gun, etc.); to charge; to put into (e.g. emotion, effort); to include (e.g. tax in a sales price); to hang over; to shroud