to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
supple; flexible; elastic; graceful; elegant; refined
pretty; charming; lovely; adorable
consequence; outcome; result; blame
to scoff; to laugh at; to make fun of; to ridicule; to jeer at
bored; having nothing to do; idle
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
to head towards; to direct one's steps to
back street; back alley; off-street
coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
back (esp. of a building, etc.); rear; behind
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
storey; story; stairs; stage (in chronostratigraphy); counter for storeys and floors of a building
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
that's a different matter; that's a different story
to understand; to make out
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
to turn over; to turn around; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (flag, etc.); to wave (skirt, cape, etc.)
flight; desertion; escape
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
stone; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); stone (in go); stone (in the bladder, kidney etc.); calculus
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
passage; pathway; roadway; avenue; aisle
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
to be lit (e.g. electricity comes on); to be lighted; to catch fire
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding