(feather) duster; dusting
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
to hunt a spy; to put a tail on someone; to stalk
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
to be found; to be discovered
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
one's student (esp. a former one); one's pupil; one's disciple
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
just kidding; not!; ersatz; imitation; phony
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
route; course; path; one's future course (e.g. after graduating high school)
companions; friends; comrades; mates; partners
to risk one's life (to do); to put one's life on the line; to step forward (to do); to give one's all
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
regret; repentance; remorse
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
to go through; to pierce; to penetrate; to stick to (opinion, principles, etc.); to carry out; to persist with
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
often; frequently; now and then; occasionally
to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to take hold of
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
contradiction; inconsistency
private citizen; civilian
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
to become defiant; to fight back; to turn upon; to take the offensive
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection
strongly; violently; quickly; suddenly
to be broken; to break; to fall through; to come to nothing
dual personality; split personality
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
theory; doctrine; opinion; view; rumour; rumor
rich (in flavor, color, smell, etc.); thick; very likely; highly possible; passionate; hot
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home