in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones; in secret; stealthily
awfully; frightfully; desperately; violently; unduly; extremely
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
to catch the eye; to attract attention
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
critical (touch and go) situation; explosive situation
(someone's) child; person with parents; other people's children; the Son of Man; Christ
largish; biggish; on the large side; slightly larger; a little larger
too much for one to handle; beyond one's capacity; unmanageable; uncontrollable; incorrigible; obstreperous
meeting place; rendezvous (point); roll-call (assembly) point; appointed (designated) place
to spread rumors; to spread rumours
natural; inborn; innate; inherent; characteristic
bold; shameless; cheeky; brash; impudent
lapse; abatement; invalidation; expiration; expiry; becoming void
direct talks; direct negotiations; talking to someone in person
to decide; to determine; to establish; to lay down; to bring peace (to); to make peaceful
hierarchical relationship; superior-subordinate relationship; senior-junior relationship
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
large, broad-shouldered physique (esp. that of a middle-aged man); big build
thank you (for your hard work); good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
head (chief, director) of a section or department; head of a (school) club; head of a (school) team
one bow; one salute; one greeting
person in charge (including a supervisory role for other staff); person responsible for ...; responsible party; supervisor; manager
plot; scheme; trick; design; intrigue; artifice
left utterly helpless; have no one to turn to; unapproachable
shabby; unsightly; unkempt
great difference; major mistake
to let (someone) take hold of your hand
bribe; sweetener; douceur
collection (of art, stamps, etc.); collecting; collection (i.e. a range of new clothes); fashion show
pottery; earthenware; yakimono; flame-broiled food (esp. fish); tempered blade
shopping; purchased goods
large amount of money; great cost
with a pat; with a tap; with a pop; with a crack; casually (throw); carelessly
the world in general; society; convention
perilous pass (on a route or journey); rough spot
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous