staringly; scrutinizing; scrutinising
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
beyond that point; after that
drama; play; powerful drug
nonchalantly; without a care
difference; variation; difference
to tear up; to tear off; to rip up; to separate (e.g. a couple); to disrupt (a relationship)
marriage of convenience; marriage for political reasons
friend; companion; comrade; accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement
understanding person; supporter
to send or direct a person to
close call; narrow escape
repulse; repelling (e.g. the enemy); driving back
difficulty; hardship; trouble; infeasibility; inability (to carry out)
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
evil deed; wrongdoing; crime; misfortune; calamity
to disclose; to divulge; to expose; to open (a grave); to dig out
indictment; prosecution; complaint
to be in a fit (of anger); to rage
to have the personal support of (an influential person); to be under the patronage of
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
losing one's position; losing one's standing; downfall; fall (from power); being overthrown
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life
here and there; in twos and threes; sporadically; now and then; from time to time; occasionally
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
moving; touching; stirring
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material