exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
in that way; like that; that way
pity; sorrow; pitiable; pitiful; alack; alas
(a) touch of; tinge of; wreath (e.g. of smoke); one stroke; one brush
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
to vanish gradually (e.g. of a voice); to trail off; to die away; to feel one's soul leaving one's body (from embarrassment, grief, etc.); to feel faint; to feel numb
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
to be opposite; to face each other
though one didn't intend (expect) to
beat; palpitation; pulsation; throbbing
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
efficiently; skillfully; adeptly; adroitly; deftly
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
going against one's will; contrary to one's intentions; going against one's desire; going contrary to one's wishes
to wear (sword, decoration, etc.); to carry; to be entrusted (e.g. with a mission); to take on; to have a trace of; to be tinged with
to break a promise; to go back on one's word; to renege
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
to thrust before; to thrust at
so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?
to go pale; to grow pale; to lose color; to turn white
to paint over; to paint out; to fill in; to cover completely (with paint)
polishing (e.g. essay); revision; elaboration; refinement; improvement
misprint; misspelling; typo; typographical error; erratum
omitted character; omitted letter
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
place; room; margin; scope
symmetry; balance; proportion; uniformity
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
to hang over; to cover; to fall upon someone (responsibility, burden, pressure, etc.)
peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
eldest daughter; first-born daughter
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
gentle; peaceable; amicable; without fuss; simply
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
focus (e.g. photographic); focal point
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
to haul down; to drag down; to pull down; to tow off; to force out; to dethrone