unable to take one's eyes off of something; having to keep a watchful eye on
clean; clear; pure; honest; clean
to come to one's senses; to calm down
right beside; close to; nearby
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
after a short while; not long after; soon; before long; shortly thereafter
rudeness; impoliteness; discourtesy; insolence
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
intelligence; intellect; brains
to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse
aim (of a gun, bow, etc.); aim; object; objective
clear; precise; definite; distinct
manners; etiquette; propriety; manner of production (esp. of prose, poetry, etc.); way of making
always; all the time; constantly; frequently; often
(not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively; overly
oh well, fine; fine, I guess; alright, I suppose; OK, then
pull together!; give it your best shot!; let's do this!
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
confidence; trust; faith; credit
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
denial; negation; negation; NOT operation
to pretend; to act (as if)
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
to make matters worse; besides; what's more; in addition; on top of that
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
method; way; manner; process; procedure; means
fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material
ill will; spite; bad meaning; mala fides; bad faith; malice
depression; melancholy; dejection; gloom; despondency
one day; all day (long); the whole day; first day of the month
tree trunk; bole; backbone; base; foundation
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp
silence; keeping silent; giving no notice; giving no warning; wordless pantomime performed in the dark
you (plural); all of you; you all
settlement; solution; resolution
repetition; repeat; reiteration; repeatedly; again and again; continually
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
to grab at; to grasp at; to clutch at
to be perturbed; to be agitated
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)