it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that ...
evil influence; (evil) clutches; tentacles of evil
a touch (of sadness, unease, etc.); a tinge (of); a hint (of); a smear (of paint, ink, etc.); one stroke (of a brush)
passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.); passing by (e.g. of a typhoon); passage (of a bill, e.g. through parliament); carriage; passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); clearing
to hang up; to end a telephone conversation
to fall (on); to rain down; to shower down; to befall; to happen (to)
bad name; bad reputation; disgrace; dishonour; dishonor; stigma
no more than; just; only; mere; goes no further than
celebration (of a joyous occasion); blessing; giving one's blessing; blessing (from God)
at any rate; in any case; at the very least; if nothing else
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
one's heart's desire; one's dearest wish
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
to stop walking; to pause
smoothly; swimmingly; forthrightly; without hesitation
at this point; at this last moment; this late in the game
to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to become engrossed in; to become absorbed in; to become frayed and dishevelled (of hair, grass, etc.); to be fluffy
whereabouts; what part; how much; what point
pleading; entreaty; supplication; petition
anyway; anyhow; as one likes; by all means; at any cost; no matter what it takes
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
to be at a complete loss; to be without recourse; to be completely stymied; to have absolutely no idea what to do
decisive; resolute; determined; firm
big mouth; mouth opened wide; boastful speech; tall talk; large amount; large quantity
dumbfounded; speechless; flabbergasted; struck dumb with astonishment
to twist; to turn; to writhe (e.g. in pain); to twist around; to turn in one's seat
roar of laughter (from multiple people); burst of laughter; uproarious laughter; laughing hard (of a single person)
stupid face; foolish look on one's face
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.); flap (of a dust jacket)
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)