in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones
to say to each other; to exchange (jokes, comments, etc.); to quarrel; to dispute
expectation; anticipation; prediction; forecast; conjecture
having many difficulties in store; grim prospects
mess; sorry state; -ways; -wards; in the act of ...; just as one is ...
to join; to be put together; to combine; to unite; to fit; to close (e.g. of a wound)
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
to stagnate; to settle (at the bottom); to deposit; to become sluggish; to become dull; to be delayed
heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained
displeasure; discomfort; unpleasantness; indisposition; ailment
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen
complete change; about-face
to blow into; to breathe into; to inspire; to indoctrinate; to record (music, video, etc.)
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
breath; breathing; tone; mood
lovely; wonderful; nice; great; fantastic; superb
fondly; admiringly; with fascination; with adoration; with enchantment
showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay
to speak; to say; to vocalize
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
to approach; to draw near
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
cheerful; lively; lighthearted
heart; guts; nerve; central part
to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in
face; looks; vestiges; trace
tiny amount (degree, extent); paltry amount; slightest bit
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
in the same way as; just like
period; epoch; the times; those days; oldness; ancientness
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
violent; furious; extreme; intense; fervent; vehement
to warp; to bend; to contort; to be perverted; to be warped (of a view, mind, etc.); to be distorted
please; somehow or other; one way or another
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
to exchange glances; to correspond; to counterbalance