to disentangle; to untangle; to break up into pieces; to pick apart; to relieve; to ease
before one's eyes; in one's presence; up close; personally
lifespan; life; lifetime; life (of a battery, lightbulb, etc.); service life; end of an object's (useful) life
premature joy; short-lived elation
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
invasion; infestation; damage (due to a medical procedure, infection, etc.)
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
fast; quick; easy; simple; as soon as ...; the moment ...
(switched) off; off-season; offset; off-road; offline; offline get-together; offside
anesthetic; anaesthetic; narcotic
laughing gas; nitrous oxide
waking up; awakening; arousal; disillusion; disillusionment; awakening
to be too late (to be of use)
decisive action; going through with; daring to do; carrying out
proxy; agent; substitute; deputy; alternate; representative
in truth; in actuality; at heart; the truth; the real story
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
accusation; complaint; charge; suit; legal action; legal proceedings
bumping of heads; running into; coming across; encountering
to let (something or someone) go past; to do too much
lawfulness; propriety; reasonableness; appropriateness; legality; legitimacy
return journey; one's way home; one's way back
betrayer; traitor; turncoat; informer
look (esp. an angry or upset look); expression
terrible; dreadful; tremendous; terrific; appalling; shocking
trial; judgement; judgment
testimony; (verbal) evidence
plaintiff; accuser; prosecutor
cannot be helped; unavoidable
valid; proper; right; appropriate; reasonable
judicial decision; judgement; judgment; sentence; decree
easy; simple; ready; casual; off-hand; easy-going
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve