only natural; no wonder; as expected; of course; as it should be
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
phantom; vision; something fleeting; short-lived dream; fabled item; mythical thing
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
paper-thin (difference); razor-thin; very slight
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
to stumble a step or two forward (when trying to stop); to pass one's destination and stumble a step or two forward; to totter
withdrawal; secession; separation; breakaway
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)
don't let your guard down; carelessness is the great enemy; danger comes soonest when it is despised
imposing stance; daunting pose
peace; peace sign; V sign
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
termination (of a contract); cancellation; rescinding; lifting (of a ban, sanctions, etc.); removal; release (from obligations)
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
silent (as the grave); deadly silent; deathly quiet
to fall completely silent; to become still as death
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
being reluctant to give out (pay, provide, etc.); giving out grudgingly
in that manner; like that
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
scuttling (to escape in a panic, in shame, etc.); scurrying; scrambling
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
in good health; alive and well; going strong
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
to curse (at someone); to call someone names; to speak bitterly
clearing out people (from a room, etc.); ordering people to leave
small fish; small fry; (a) nobody; small fry; noob; weak player
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
of course; certainly; indeed
clean sweep; purging; doing away with; eradication
in order to do; for the purpose of doing; must; should
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
to save one's face; to maintain one's status
to collect (debts); to dun; to appoint; to promote; to emphasize; to focus on