to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
nasty; mean; heartless; inconsiderate; selfish
choice; selection; diagnosis; medical opinion; judgement; opinion
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
variables; uncertain elements; uncertainties; imponderables
soundly (sleeping); fast (asleep)
gotcha; alrighty; got it; OK
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
to smack one's lips (over a dish); to eat with relish
love affair; love relationship
impassioned speech; fervent speech
to dominate (usu. one's husband)
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
nervous temperament; worrier's disposition
tension; mental strain; nervousness
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
to launch; to shoot up; (of waves) to dash; to wash up (ashore); to finish (e.g. a theater run, sumo tournament); to close
headlong rush; rushing recklessly
eccentric; crank; oddball
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
peace; security; tranquility; tranquillity
casualties; the killed and wounded
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
to turn away; to bear off; to veer away; to deviate (e.g. of a conversation); to digress; to go astray
drying up; running dry; running out; being exhausted; being drained
consolation money; compensation for breaking off relations (e.g. with a mistress); settlement
embodiment; manifestation; materialization; materialisation; expression; indication
foolishness; silliness; stupidity; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
to become better; to improve
slut; floozie; ho; bitch; witch; overbearing woman
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
to criticize harshly; to blame; to accuse; to urge; to press
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
(not) merely; (not) simply
revival; restoration; resuscitation
to be reflected; to harmonize with (harmonise); to come out (photo); to be projected; to be displayed (on a screen)
strategic arrangement of go stones; opening moves; preparation; preparatory steps; groundwork
to achieve results; to be successful (in a venture, etc.)
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
being preoccupied with; being obsessed; only thinking of; having only ... on one's mind
to take someone down a peg; to cut someone down to size; to dampen someone's confidence
to attract; to draw near; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion
dimension; perspective; point of reference; level (of something)