gradually; by degrees; little by little; bit by bit
to encloud; to make dim; to make dull; to tarnish; to obscure; to darken
reserved; introverted; reticent; shy; withdrawn
essential; substantial; substantive; intrinsic
to understand; to appreciate; to interpret
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
abdomen; stomach; (lower) abdominal region; hypogastrium
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
resignation; acceptance; consolation
eye; eyes; sight; vision; looking
to fall below (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to be less than; to be lower than; to fall just short of; to be just under
special characteristic; special quality; trait; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity
contortion; distortion; warp; kink (in one's character); twist
elephant (Elephantidae spp.)
spine; backbone; spinal column
to be crushed; to be squashed (flat)
to twist; to screw; to wrench; to sprain
composite; combined; complex
to get twisted; to get crooked; to become twisted (of a mind, relationship, etc.); to become warped; to become troubled; to become complicated
to warp; to become strained; to become distorted; to become crooked
destruction; disruption; (application) crash
start; beginning; first step; clue
injustice; unfairness; wrongdoing; iniquity; impropriety; irregularity
(place of) refuge; escape; exit; way out; shelter; hiding place
strain; deformation; warp; harmful effects; strain; stress
transformation; variation; metamorphosis; modification; deformation; variety
to be possible; to be conceivable; to be likely; to be probable
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
part (esp. of the body); region; site; cut (of meat)
to comfort; to console; to amuse
to make clear; to clarify; to disclose; to make public
to tremble; to shiver; to shake
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements; e.g. trembling, quick steps); gradual; bit by bit
being actualized; becoming apparent; becoming tangible; surfacing; manifesting
pathological; morbid; unhealthy; diseased; unwholesome; abnormal
to try to do; to attempt to do
to accomplish; to achieve; to complete; to carry out; to carry through
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
to hold fast; to protect to the end