to betray; to turn traitor (to); to double-cross; to disappoint; to let down
as (it is); remaining (in a state); with (e.g. one's eyes closed, the light on); while (e.g. standing, alive); as (one pleases, one is told, etc.); according to
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
this is why; that is the reason why; it is the case that; so; thus; with that
minute; detailed; careful; scrupulous; thorough
expressly; especially; specially; intentionally; deliberately; on purpose
expectation; anticipation; prediction; forecast; conjecture
occurrence; happening; incident; event
to get up; to rise; to wake up; to be awake; to occur (usu. of unfavourable incidents); to happen
detection (of a plot, fraud, etc.); discovery; coming to light; being uncovered
fact; truth; reality; in fact; actually
to be able to do; to be possible; to be good at; to do well; to come into existence; to form; to be made
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
natural; right; proper; naturally; as a matter of course; rightly
suspicious glance; suspicious look; suspicious expression
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
firm; strong; solid; stable
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
gap; lag; difference; discrepancy; shear (e.g. shear stress)
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
head; brains; intellect; understanding
to draw (conclusion); to deduce; to derive
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
thorough investigation; close inquiry; pursuit (e.g. of the truth)
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent
probably; likely; perhaps; a lot of; much; many
chance; start; opportunity; cause; reason; excuse
to moisten; to wet; to profit; to enrich; to benefit
just before; just prior to; right in front of; just in front of
to attack; to go for; to come at; to pounce on; to jump on; to swoop down on
grasp (of the situation, meaning, etc.); understanding; control; hold; grip
company; friendship; association; (romantic) involvement; dating
true character; true form; true colors; consciousness; one's senses