spring (device); spring (in one's legs); bounce; springboard; impetus
steel; sword steel; sword
somewhat below; slightly below
the way one talks; one's way of speaking
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence
eye color; eye colour; expression (of the eyes); look; countenance
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
irritation; annoyance; frustration
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
false rumor (rumour); groundless rumor; misinformation
basis; grounds; base (of operations); base (of a group of stones)
it cannot be that ...; it is highly unlikely that ...; it is impossible that ...
to hear a rumor; to get wind of
to spread rumors; to spread rumours
ordinary citizen; the general public
doubt; misgivings; distrust; suspicion
to scheme; to plan; to play a trick; to invent; to conspire; to frame up
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
human nature; human heart; public feeling; people's sentiments; consciousness; awareness
public order; public peace; public security; law and order
bad influence; negative influence
to express (orally); to put into words; to say out loud
government; administration; ministry
argument; discussion; dispute; controversy
reputation; (public) estimation; rumour; rumor; fame; notoriety
to spread (e.g. a rumor); to circulate; to disseminate
absurd; foolish; stupid; silly; nonsense; ludicrous
mortal enemy; object of fierce hatred or intense aversion; (lit.) one's parent's killer
lie; falsehood; fiction; fabrication
pride; boast; credit (to)
pride; dignity; self-worth
gentle breeze; soft wind; breath of air; zephyr
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
to stay calm; to keep cool
rudely (barging in); straight; directly; without hesitation; without permission
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to act innocent