quietly; softly; seriously; solemnly; sadly
implicitly; indirectly; tacitly; by implication; obscurely
to blow in (of wind, rain, etc.); to blow (air) into (e.g. a balloon); to breathe (new life) into; to inspire (someone) with; to put into someone's head; to record (audio; on tape, vinyl, etc.)
shifting the responsibility (for something) on to (someone); passing the buck
to have an eye on; to zero in on
oh; ah; if there is; as for that; that is
of great prominence or dignity
to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext; excuse; grounds (for)
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
to be suitable; to be appropriate; to match
to attend on; to wait on; to accompany; to escort; to chaperone
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
shape; form; appearance; style; state; situation
dark side (of nature, town, etc.)
the most; the extreme; prime; conspicuous
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
moment by moment; hour by hour
decline; downturn; drop; (mental) depression; low spirits
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
to paste; to stick; to affix; to station; to post
to bend many times; to turn and twist; to zigzag
branch road; forked road; branch; crossroads (of a course of events); turning point; parting of the ways
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
pressure; pressure (e.g. political); arm-twisting
to blow fiercely; to rage; (arch.) to play (a flute, etc.) for fun
minor or untalented actor (relegated to roles such as the legs of a stage horse); (lit.) horse's legs
awareness; realization; noticing
offensive smell; bad smell; foul smell; stench
not exceeding ...; not more than ...; below (a standard, level, etc.); under; the following; the below-mentioned
no need to finish what you're saying; say no more; I can guess the rest already
sightseeing; scout; patrol; watchtower; lookout
to hide; to conceal oneself
in bad taste; vulgar; tasteless
to win fame; to become widely known; to make a name for oneself
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
to become better; to improve
both ends; either end; both edges; double-mindedness; sitting on the fence
dead branch (or twig, etc.); withered branch