to be uneasy; to be anxious; to fear
barefaced (e.g. lie); shameless; transparent; pure white; very clear
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
to turn the rudder of a ship; to change direction (of policy, etc.)
to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to fight against; to oppose; to face
sea of fire; sea of flame
evasion; avoidance; shirking; recusation (of a judge); taking exception (to a judge); challenge
strong defense; strong defence
radical party; extremists
destruction; annihilation; devastation; catastrophe
middle way; (golden) mean; moderation; the Doctrine of the Mean (one of the Four Books)
flexible; lithe; soft; pliable
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
to precede; to forestall; to anticipate
to dash against (of waves); to billow; to roll; to wave (e.g. in the wind); to heave; to pound (of a heart)
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
clear; precise; definite; distinct
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
to fall forward (of a person); to tumble forward
stout; corpulent; plump; voluptuous
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
knowing; (an) acquaintance
as (for); for; in the capacity of
consideration; taking into account
tail (animal); tail end; tip