(place of) refuge; escape; exit; way out; shelter; hiding place
development; evolution; expansion; spreading out; expansion (of an algebraic expression); development (of a three-dimensional shape)
outer surface; outward appearance; outside; outside; outer; outward
nasty; disgusting; detestable; unpleasant; disagreeable; creepy
intellectual; educated person; intelligentsia
(social) position; status
trading sexual favours (for career advancement, etc.)
woman; girl; daughter; Chinese "Girl" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
prejudice; bias; warped view; jealousy; inferiority complex
real experience; actual observations
story of one's experience; recounting of one's experiences; narrative; testimonial
something-something (e.g. platitudes, waffling); yada yada; so-and-so
banter; raillery; ridicule; teasing; making fun of
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
third party; third person; outsider; disinterested person
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
studies; schoolwork; classwork
anything and everything; just about everything
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
to hold down; to twist someone's arm; to force (someone) to yield (e.g. an argument); to make (someone) surrender
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
world; society; people; the public
guard on sword, polearms, etc.; flange; brim; visor (e.g. of a hat)
strong-style wrestling; pro wrestling as a fighting style
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
stamina; endurance; physical strength; strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)
to look (stare) back at (somebody); to look at again; to re-examine; to prove oneself superior (to someone who had previously been condescending); to look back (behind oneself)
long-cherished ambition; satisfaction
mature; becoming precocious
perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance
former husband; late husband
influence; effect; to influence; to affect; to have an influence on
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)