approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
estimate (of costs); budget
at least; at most; (even) just
research funds (expenses)
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
with a start; with a jump
to freeze (from fear, etc.); to be unable to move (e.g. from surprise); to be paralyzed (with horror, etc.); to cower; to shrink in on oneself
anyway; anyhow; at any rate; in any case
not worth considering; out of the question
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
to mix with; to be mixed; to be mingled
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
just one person; only one
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
dismissal (from a post); discharge; removal
doctor's degree; doctorate; PhD
stripping (of rights, office, etc.); deprivation; divestiture; forfeit; revocation
the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket
to be silent; to say nothing
to avoid meeting someone's gaze; to not look someone in the eyes
appointment; assignment; promotion
avoiding or dodging responsibility
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
to take (someone) out (for a walk, to lunch, etc.); to entice out; to lure away
dead person; (the) deceased; (the) dead; casualties
death penalty; capital punishment
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; addition; inclusion; taking into account
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
at the last moment; this late in the game
to apologize; to apologise
compensation; reparations; indemnity; damages