needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious
indicate reason; infers some protest
to overdo; to go too far; to go to excess
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
to remind (someone of something); to call attention to; to make sure of; to emphasize; to emphasise
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
unflaggingly; steadily; untiringly; knocking; tapping; clicking
to continue to do; to persist in doing
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
nape (of the neck); nucha
near; close; beside; third person
chair; stool; post; office; position
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
staringly; scrutinizing; scrutinising
would be a waste of words; would be a waste of breath; there's no point in saying
unconsciousness; unconscious; involuntary; the unconscious (psychoanalysis)
to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
to push (something) against
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up; to absorb; to soak up
charming; captivating; bewitching; seductive; coquettish
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
convulsion; cramp; spasm; tic; twitch; fit
slightly; lightly; thinly; faintly; dimly
flushing (of one's cheeks); dizziness; rush of blood to the head
pleasure; supreme pleasure obtained by freeing oneself from earthly desires
trifling with; toying with; playing with; tossing about (a ship)
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper; to clench one's teeth; to grit one's teeth
toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.