feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
real thing; original; actual
false accusations; unfounded suspicion; groundless charge; wet clothes
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
victim; injured party; sufferer
last resort; desperate measure taken under the pressure of necessity
open; public; overt; free; unreserved; uninhibited
cash bonus; reward; bounty
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)
exclusion; removal; elimination; clearing away; getting rid of
to obtain; to get; to procure; to win; to secure
absolutely essential; indispensable; vital; critical
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point
by all means; at all costs
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
to marry off; to espouse to
nature (of a person); sex; gender; sex (i.e. sexual attraction, activity, etc.); gender; -ty
to regard (as); to consider (to be); to deem; to look upon (as); to think of (as)
trump; trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
to flare up; to burst into flames
both; both sides; both parties
something like ...; something called ...
cold; frigid; dignified; distinguished; (of an atmosphere) tense; nerve-racking
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
if; in case; supposing; worst (case); unexpected (occurence); unforeseen
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly
to become clear; to be made public
blood (in one's face, cheeks, etc.); colour; color; hot-bloodedness; hotheadedness; impulsive temperament
to disappear; to vanish; to go; to leave; to die
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
to impose a gag order; to hush up; to order someone not to mention something