authenticity; credibility
to raise one's voice; to shout
following; pursuing; tracking; shadowing; tailing; chasing
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
to deceive; to delude; to trick; to be as ... as ... (e.g. "as bright as day", "as beautiful as a rose")
to believe implicitly; to believe firmly; to believe entirely
big problem; major issue; big controversy
to shut one's eyes to (one's own faults, etc.); to pretend not to see; to pay no attention to; to forget; to fail to notice; (lit.) to put on a shelf
to lead (an advance); to spearhead (a campaign, attack)
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
capture; seizure; prehension; apprehension; understanding; grasp
to keep (something) a close secret; to hide (the truth, one's pain, etc.); to keep hidden
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
to smirk; to grin broadly
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
hedge; fence; border; limit
destination (one is heading towards); goal
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
direct import; direct importation
hour; o'clock; (specified) time; when ...; during ...
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
memories; recollections; reminiscence
secret base; hideout; hidden position
base (military, expedition, etc.); enthusiast; maniac; fanatic
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
closet (built into the wall, usu. with sliding doors); (built-in) wardrobe
pencil case; pencil box; writing brush case
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
both; many; various; together
to swell; to expand; to inflate; to bulge
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
(if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that; (unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario)
OK; okay; fine (without); not needed; unnecessary
boss; leader; head; boss (difficult enemy, usu. at the end of a section or level)
frank; candid; frankfurter; frank