to hold one's breath; to catch one's breath
daytime; during the day; time from sunrise until sunset; diurnal period
to cross one's mind; to occur to one; to flash into one's head
(not) in the least; (not) at all; (not) a bit
becoming clear; coming to light; being ascertained; being identified; being confirmed
to receive permission; to leave (with someone's permission); to retire; to refuse; to beg off doing
(place) near by; (place) close by; (place) right next to; as soon as; right after
hair; fur; wool; down; plumage
to stand on end; to bristle up; to be ruffled
intruder; invader; trespasser; raider
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
relaxation (e.g. of muscles); becoming flaccid
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
to be transparent; to show through
clothes; garment; gown; robe; coating (e.g. glaze, batter, icing)
wearing (e.g. a uniform, seat belt, helmet); having on
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
(find) common (meeting) ground
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
result; consequence; consequently; as a result; as a result of; following
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
to turn (one's face) away; to avert (one's eyes)
state (of affairs); situation; appearance; look(s); sign; indication
to go to bed; to go to sleep; to fall asleep; to be laid up (with a cold); to be ill in bed
to flow into; to pour into; to stream into
backward flow; backflow; countercurrent; reflux; regurgitation
one-way traffic; one-way (e.g. communication); one-sided
unfairness; injustice; partiality
sullenly; taciturnly; morosely; taciturn person; uncommunicative person
fair; impartial; just; fairness; impartiality; justice
to be taken aback; to be dumbfounded
boning (fish or meat); deboning; watering down (a plan, bill, etc.); dilution; taking the backbone out of; weakening
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
bedside; near one's pillow
asleep (in bed); sick in bed
coping method; approach; how to deal with (problem, etc.)
just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...
healthy; sound; wholesome
competition; rivalry; feeling that something is worth the effort; motivation; enthusiasm