to suffer a disappointment; to feel let down; to have one's attack (question, etc.) sidestepped; to be given the slip
the rest; the others; in addition (to that); besides that; and so forth; and the like
great difference; big difference; wide margin
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
ordinary person; average person; mediocre person
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
to be satisfied (with an explanation, apology, etc.); to be happy
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
proud; boastful; bragging; conceited
indication; expression; display; displaying; representation; (copyright) attribution
magnification; enlargement; expansion; amplification
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
shock (psychological); crisis (esp. financial); event that rattles the markets; shock (physical, mechanical); shock (e.g. due to lack of blood flow); trauma
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
power; authority; jurisdiction
place; situation; position; location
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
to project; to show; to portray; to depict; to describe
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
to carry (something) under cover; to carry concealed
standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
the same; the said; likewise
to decide; to determine; to establish; to lay down; to bring peace (to); to make peaceful
to be foolish; to be stupid; to be ridiculous
synthesis; coordination; putting together; comprehensive
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
to be silent; to say nothing
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
resistance (e.g. to antibiotics); tolerance (e.g. drug tolerance)
life and death; samsara (cycle of death and rebirth); death
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
to have one's faults exposed; to have one's secrets blown
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
laughing while crying; smiling through one's tears; (alternately) laughing and crying; tears and laughter; joy and sorrow
one way or the other; either way
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
double; twice (as much); twofold
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity