to wrinkle up (e.g. one's eyebrows, nose, etc.); to furrow; to crimple
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
that is to say; so that means
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
wrong; groundless; different; separate; unexpected; surprising
to shoot through (a wall, the heart, etc.); to go through; to pierce; to hit (e.g. the bull's-eye)
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
to use to the full (one's voice, energy, etc.); to muster all of (one's strength, courage, etc.); to summon all of; to exert fully; to strain (one's voice)
(understanding or appreciation of) culture; (one's) education; cultivation; sophistication; refinement
foreign country; another country; another province; strange land; alien land
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
outside the country; abroad
going unsolved; remaining unanswered
villain; baddie; the villain's part
abduction; kidnapping; kidnaping
dispersal; breaking up; running away; fleeing
to be perturbed; to be agitated
cowardly; timid; easily frightened
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
(feeling a chill or shiver) suddenly; (feeling) chilly; chillily; with a sudden sense of dread (or fear, etc.); (being) suddenly (afraid, frightened, etc.); suddenly (breaking out in a cold sweat)
unable to speak (due to overwhelming emotion); soundless; mute
tomfoolery; monkey business
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
deed; act; conduct; behavior; asceticism
to be hesitant; to feel timid
to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil
appropriate; suitable; proper; fitting
to soften; to moderate; to relieve
one breath; time of one breath; pause; break; (doing in) one go; doing without stopping
in that way; like that; that way
to avert one's eyes; to avoid looking straight at something; to cover one's eyes
return to one's country; return to one's hometown
naked; bare; uncovered; frank; open; blunt
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
flash (of light); glint; swift strike; quick decisive move
official; governmental; public (use, matter, forum, etc.); common; being public knowledge; being out in the open
to say (something) over one's shoulder
with a slamming noise (e.g. door, telephone receiver); with a banging noise; with a clash; with a clank; with a bang
unexpectedly; surprisingly