(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it; that sort of (thing mentioned immediately prior)
colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm
meeting; rendezvous; meeting for the first time; coming across; confluence
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; by the way
to brave a danger; to take a risk
right beside; close to; nearby
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
slit; slitting (slicing a sheet of paper, metal, etc. into narrower strips)
proportions (esp. body proportions); proportionate width; ratio
to melt (and become soft or liquid); to be enchanted (by); to be charmed; to be bewitched
abnormal; unusual; extraordinary; remarkable; uncommon
to become numb; to go to sleep (e.g. a limb); to get an electric shock; to tingle (from an electric shock); to be excited; to be titillated
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
sensational; inflammatory; incendiary; (sexually) suggestive; lascivious
anxiously; impatiently; worriedly; fretting; getting worked up
ambush; lying in wait for an ambush
secret information; intelligence
secret feud; wordless pantomime performed in the dark
serious accident; major incident
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
escort (e.g. under guard); convoy
suspension; interruption; stoppage; tie-up; cessation
choices; alternatives; options
to lose sight of; to miss
natural disaster; natural calamity; act of God
in the company of; accompanied by ...; as a group comprising ...; likes of ...
witty and knowing; not to be underestimated; smooth operator
to drink someone down; to drink someone under the table
bad behavior; misbehavior
joke; pun; jest; smartly dressed; stylish; fashion-conscious
how many people; a number of people
just one person; only one
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
report (of news); reporting; news; information; (media) coverage
being left out; being ostracized
sulky look (often with puffed cheeks); sullen look; pout; glower
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
to resign; to abandon; to step aside; to back out of; to retire; to get away