to fail to hear something; to miss; to act as if one didn't hear something; to let a remark slide
to be honest; to be frank; honestly; if you want to know the truth
performance of one's official duties
person obsessed with thoughts of sex; being obsessed with love or lust
(really) terrible; awful; (very) nasty; (extremely) harsh; severe
poisonous; toxic; noxious; malicious; spiteful; hurtful
to plan; to plot; to attempt (e.g. suicide, murder); to undertake (e.g. business); (arch.) to stand on tip-toes
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
close aide (of a powerful person); close associate; entourage; attendant; retainer
mole; whistle-blower; informant; adulterer; adulteress
to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
unfortunately; regrettably
unmarried woman; Miss; -ess; -ette
meticulous; careful; discreet; scrupulous; prudent
live decoy (for hunting); decoy; bait; lure
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
tip of the hand; (use of) one's hands; cheap trick; superficial wit; cheap; makeshift (e.g. measures)
to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse
to create a breeding ground for future problems; to turn a blind eye to future trouble; to allow for something to come back and bite one in the ass (in the future)
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
to stick (into); to pierce; to enter at full speed; to hit (e.g. the catcher's mitt) at speed
doing something separately (from the group); going off on one's own
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
to give one's heart to; to fall in love; to turn one's mind towards; to think of
appearance; emergence; advent; arrival; showing up; coming to existence
joyful (news, event, etc.); joyous; delightful (e.g. result); pleasing (e.g. sight); gratifying; welcome
absolutely essential; indispensable; vital; critical
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
(preparatory) meeting; briefing session; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
maximum permissible level or dosage
to whiten; to grow light (esp. at dawn); to cool (of a mood); to be dampened (of enthusiasm); (arch.) to decline; (arch.) to weaken; (arch.) to lose its tone (of a musical instrument)
trembling (with fear, cold, etc.); shaking; chattering (of teeth); coming loose; wobbling
the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)