although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
probe each other; sound each other out
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
cunning; crafty; wily; sly
particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest
to feel like it; to get to think that way; to become so minded
to repaint; to paint again; to break (a record); to rewrite; to remake
to occupy; to hold; to account for; to make up; to take up
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
to be hesitant; to feel timid
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
expressing one's feelings; communicating one's intention; declaration of intent
district; region; the country; countryside; civilian society
remaining bony parts (of a fish after filleting); flaw (esp. of a person); fault; rice chaff; rough; crude
to turn over; to turn around; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (flag, etc.); to wave (skirt, cape, etc.)
astounding; tremendous; crazy; exorbitant
spouse; wife; husband; partner
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
challenging; defiant; provocative; aggressive
format; procedure; way of proceeding
back country; remote countryside
to be astonished; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be deeply impressed
bulky and heavy; massive; solid; dignified; imposing; composed
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you
popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for
divergence; alienation; deviation; estrangement; separation; detachment
taking a breath (while singing, swimming, etc.); short break; breather
narrow; tight; formal; stiff; constrained; uncomfortable
choking; suffocating; stifling; oppressive; heavy
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
to bear responsibility for; to be liable for; to answer for; to take the blame for
to stand, walk, etc. shoulder-to-shoulder; to be on a par with
innovative; liberal; reformist; progressive
political measures; policy