frame (physical structure); framework; framework (of a plan, system, etc.); structure; outline
close (relationship, connection, etc.); intimate; near; being in close proximity; being adjacent
to seclude oneself; to shut oneself away
to hug; to clasp to one's breast
somewhat cold; a bit chilly
fragment; small piece; scrap; shred (e.g. of emotion); trace; bit
to say; to speak; to tell; to be called
listening (to a lecture, hearing, parliament session, etc.); attending (without participating); sitting in (e.g. on a meeting); observing
to state one's opinion; to offer one's opinion; to opine
what kind of; whatever sort of; no matter what; however much
to raise; to bring up; to rear; to cultivate; to foster; to nurture
acting as agent; acting on (someone's) behalf; executing business for
unvoiced opinion; (opinion of the) silent majority; views which are not expressed
not only that, but also; besides that; in addition to that; on top of that; furthermore
remote place; backcountry; the sticks; hinterland
(not) even with; (not) even using
to gush forth (e.g. water from a spring); to flow (out); to well up (of tears, emotions, etc.); to flow out (of tears); to emerge; to suddenly appear
to twine around; to twist around; to coil around; to pester; to hassle
heavy heartbeat; thumping; pounding
to bud; to sprout; to arise; to begin to grow
landing place (for aircraft); common ground; compromise; agreement
enclosure; coralling; penning; enclosure (fencing off common land for individual ownership)
similar instance; similar case; parallel case; analogy
to evade (questions); to reply evasively; to beat around the bush; to throw up a smoke screen
(preparatory) meeting; briefing session; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
cover (e.g. for illegal activity); front; Dendropanax trifidus (species of flowering plant); straw raincoat that makes one invisible
pipe; tube; (tobacco) pipe; cigarette holder; go-between; intermediary
snake; serpent; large snake
being out of time; passing the deadline; time-out
to be anxious (about); to be concerned (about); to think out (e.g. a plan); to work out; to investigate
council (consultatory, advisory); board of trustees
call; summons; convening; convocation
my goodness!; oh my!; oh dear!
in the same breath; hardly had the words been said
obstruction; impediment; hindrance; inhibition; blocking; check
naked; bare; uncovered; frank; open; blunt