to probe someone's real intentions; to sound someone out; to try to fathom someone's thoughts
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
total (money); full amount; sum
demutualization; becoming incorporated
prescription; statute of limitations; lapsing with time (e.g. of an obligation); no longer standing (e.g. of a promise); ageing; aging
tension; resilience (e.g. of hair); springiness; will power; spirit
slightly injured person; slightly wounded person; person with minor injuries
one person; another name; nickname; alias
claim (for compensation); customer complaint seeking compensation; (general) complaint; objection
to be the work of; to be the result of; to be done by; to concern; to affect; to involve
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
accumulation; cumulative; accumulated
to borrow; to rent; to lease; to charter
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (of a book); (one) complete set (of books)
security; guarantee; collateral; guarantee (e.g. of safety)
inner citadel; core; center; centre
lifeline; matter of life or death; indispensable thing; life line (in palm reading)
to project; to protrude; to pop out (e.g. eyes); to jump out; to rush out
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
organization; organisation; structure; construction; system (e.g. railroad, transport, party, etc.); tissue; texture (of a rock)
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
that's a different matter; that's a different story
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness
sullenly; taciturnly; morosely; taciturn person; uncommunicative person
property; fortune; means; assets
criticism; judgement; judgment; comment
wig; hairpiece (esp. to cover hair loss); toupee
justice; fairness; impartiality
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
one's brother-in-law; stepbrother (elder)
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
forcing (e.g. a vote); carrying out (forcibly); pushing ahead (with); enforcement
assertion; declaration; affirmation
life; existence; (one's) working life; career; life force; lifeblood
needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry
nervous temperament; worrier's disposition
overprotective; excessive care; overprotection; overprotectiveness
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
to say no more; to sink into silence