grounds; foundation; authority; support; prop; something upon which to rely
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
unable to resist; unable to suppress
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
one example of (when there are more examples)
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
to exclude (someone); to shun; to ignore; to leave out; to ostracize
to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
suddenly and in a loud voice (e.g. sobbing)
to spill; to drop; to grumble; to complain; to let one's feelings show
simultaneous; concurrent; same time; synchronous; together
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for
surely; upon my word; by Jove; (with neg) by no means; never
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious
to apologize; to apologise
great difference; major mistake
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
single edge (e.g. sword blade)
shy; diffident; retiring; reserved
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
to bend one's head slightly to one side; to look slightly doubtful
to shorten; to reduce; to crumple (fabric); to wrinkle; to make (one's body) smaller; to draw in (one's legs)
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)