to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
(in) secrecy; behind closed doors
to build a nest; to nest; to hang out (of a bad group); to be based (in); to lodge (in one's mind; of an evil thought, delusion, etc.); to be planted
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
phew; whew; huff; whoo; woohoo
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
settlement; solution; resolution
suddenly; all of a sudden; unexpectedly
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
complexion; skin tone; skin colour; countenance; look (on one's face); expression
to hold still; to hold in place; to calm down; to become steady (e.g. of nerves); to become fixed (e.g. of a gaze); to become glazed
blockade; lockdown; sealing off (an area); freezing (funds)
business; trade; operations; sales
before one's own eyes; from under one's very nose; without doing anything; without resistance; helplessly; negligently
to miss a chance; to miss an opportunity
heavy work; manual labour; feat of strength
very highly commended; highly lauded; very well-received; very popular
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
depression; low spirits; dejection
truth; reality; seriousness; truth; printed style writing; star performer
restarting; resuming operations (e.g. at a power plant)
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
husband and wife; married couple
prosperity; bustle; activity; crowd; turnout
long ago; once upon a time
princess; spoiled girl; hothouse flower; glue
to be transparent; to be see-through; to be clear; to be clear (of a voice or sound)
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
illness (usu. excluding minor ailments, e.g. common cold); disease; bad habit; bad behaviour; crazy; insane
queen (consort); empress (consort)
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell
to shout; to cry (out); to yell; to scream; to clamour
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent