since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
looking someone in the eyes; taking a straight look at something
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
to speak; to hear a voice
strong pressure; heavy pressure
lack of expression; blank look (on one's face)
grey (gray); gray (SI unit of absorbed dose of radiation)
stern; grave; austere; strict (e.g. security); severe; firm
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
disappointed; dejected; disheartened; indignant; angry
to go through; to pierce; to run through (e.g. a river through a city); to pass through; to stick to (opinion, principles, etc.); to carry out
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
to break; to fracture; to fold; to bend; to make (origami); to interrupt
in the same way as; just like
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements) (e.g. trembling, stepping quickly); gradual; bit by bit
military force; military strength
regarding highly; attaching importance to
century; hundred years; (fig.) a long time
civil war; insurrection; rebellion; domestic conflict
firm; unshakeable; resolute
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
appointing to a responsible post; making much of
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
delicately; weakly; gently; supplely
dominion; territory; possession
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
I agree with you; it is as (someone) says
from the beginning; from the first; all along; of course
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart