the way it was; the way it used be; as of old; in former times
stability; steadiness; equilibrium
fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade
look; glimpse; apparently; seemingly; (arch.) first meeting
to unite; to join; to do together; to confuse with
paranormality; anomalous phenomenon
the same kind; accomplice; partner
a piece; a scrap; a fragment; iota; modicum; trace
vocal sound; tone of voice
delay; lag; postponement; falling behind
to bend (a piece of wood, etc.); to bow
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
eastern direction; the Orient; eastern fighter in a match (e.g. sumo wrestling)
man; male; masculine gender
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
to join; to be put together; to combine; to unite; to fit; to close (e.g. of a wound)
seeing for the first time; first sight; first meeting; sight-reading
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting)
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
to be too late; to be too slow
to have a short turning radius (e.g. car); to be adaptable; to be quick to respond to shifting circumstances
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
invisibly; secretly; privately
to see without obstruction; to see through; to forecast; to predict; to anticipate
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
to be hesitant; to feel timid
to avenge (somebody) by striking down their killer
torrent; rapid stream; violently rushing stream
ability; performance; efficiency