to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
to hint at; to intimate; to suggest; to allude to; to imply
no more than; just; only; mere; goes no further than
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
to stir up; to poke (the fire); to beat (an egg); to arouse (interest, feelings, etc.); to stir; to stoke
beyond that point; after that
otherwise; or else; if not
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
please; I beg you; for mercy's sake
right to know; right to access information
to make a speech; to address
underhand grip; backhand grip (e.g. in tennis); unexpected twist; turning the tables (on an opponent)
confession; acknowledgement; acknowledgment
rag; scrap; fault (esp. in a pretense, pretence); defect; run-down; shabby
detonator; priming; primer; trigger; impetus; spark
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
dainty; delicate; slender; fragile (e.g. furniture); delicate; frail
to commit a crime; to commit a sin
ringleader; mastermind; leader (of a plot)
to tailor; to make (clothing); to train; to bring up; to make it seem like; to pass off
to show contempt for; to look down upon; to have a low opinion of; to cause to fall; to make decline
biological child; one's own child
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
to undo; to untie; to unfasten; to unlace; to unravel; to loosen
to be wet; to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
filthy; unfair; dirty; untouchable; disgusting; nasty
to slap; to strike; to spank
forcibly; against one's will
reward; recompense; return; punishment; retribution
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
place; room; margin; scope
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
inner canthus; inner corner of the eye
sobbing; weeping; fit of crying