sanity; consciousness; soberness
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
just this side of; one step short of; on the brink
drop in status; reduction in status
to straighten up; to sit upright
to be seen; to be visible; to look; to seem; to come
extremely fast; in a flash; too quick for the eye to catch
haughty; arrogant; insolent; presumptuous
live coals (for firelighting); cause (of disturbance, conflict, etc.); trigger
beautiful face; beautiful looks; beauty; belle; handsome man
risky; dangerous; insecure
to stick out too much; to protrude too far; to be too strong (e.g. of tea); to be too forward; to be too assertive; to be pushy
to wear (formal clothing) in a casual fashion
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
nailing on; nailing down; being stationary; being rooted to the spot; (price) pegging
to step forward; to volunteer
to raise objections; to complain; (to have the right) to say anything
relaxed; familiar; easy to access; friendly
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
bargain sale; selling cheaply; selling at a low price; giving out (too) readily; handing out freely; selling (oneself) short
to count on one's fingers
leading; prominent; eminent; counting on one's fingers
tacit approval; tacit permission; connivance; acquiescence; toleration; overlooking
to make someone cry; to move someone to tears; to grieve
food; provisions; nourishment (mental, spiritual, etc.); sustenance (e.g. of one's life); source of encouragement
to chip; to be chipped; to be missing (from a set, team, etc.); to be absent; to be lacking (in); to be short (of)
behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
(a) slight; disrespect; making light (of); neglect
transmission (e.g. news, chemical signals, electricity); communication; delivery; conveyance; transfer; relay
I've got to be going; I must go
notable; important; chief; valuable; conspicuous; outstanding
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
concerning ...; over ...; about ...; centering on ...
fresh and youthful; lively; vibrant; vivacious; juicy (e.g. fruit)