miniaturization; miniaturisation; downsizing
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
this way and that; (by) various means; (by) every means
dishonesty; injustice; dishonor; dishonour; ingratitude
to be damaged; to receive damage
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
to notice; to become aware; to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to recover consciousness; to come to oneself
beautiful face; good looks; beauty
to flatter; to curry favor with; to curry favour with; to flirt with (woman with a man); to make eyes at (a man)
classic example; classic case; textbook example; representative example; typical case
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to intimidate; to frighten
nature; disposition; temperament; qualities; attributes; talents
clear; precise; definite; distinct
consequence; causal relationship; nexus
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
impossible to do (although wants to)
coastal region; coastal area; coastline
landing; unloading (e.g. a ship); catch (of fish); takings; sales (of a shop); defloration (e.g. of a geisha)
to trouble; to bother; to annoy; to give trouble
to stagnate; to be delayed; to be left undone; to be overdue (of a payment); to fall into arrears; to be outstanding
usually; ordinarily; always; continuous; 24-hour (operation, care, etc.); constant
observation; survey; measurement; opinion; prediction; thinking
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to care for (the sick); to nurse; to attend (someone's deathbed)
enticement; inducement; attraction
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish
other people's affairs; somebody else's problem