exposed; scanty; bare; public; open
to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away
resonance; sympathy (with a view, idea, etc.)
to be completely weakened; to be utterly exhausted; to be worn out; to be completely at a loss; to be at one's wits' end; to be greatly annoyed (by)
a touch (of sadness, unease, etc.); a tinge (of); a hint (of); a smear (of paint, ink, etc.); one stroke (of a brush)
retainer; subject; vassal; servant
snatching; stealing; seizure; usurpation
island; one's territory (of a sex worker, organized crime gang, etc.); one's turf
connotation; comprehension; intension; inclusion; containment within
gemstones (apart from diamond, e.g. ruby, sapphire, etc.); colored stone
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
desire to tease; desire to cause mischief
to well (up); to gush out (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to sweat; to feel emotions (e.g. joy, bravery, etc.); to spring up (e.g. an idea, emotions, clouds)
to hit (someone); to strike; to make (a speech); to give (an address); to gamble
oblong; vertical writing style (e.g. on envelopes); portrait orientation
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
goblin; apparition; monster; ghost; phantom; spectre
lightly; wide (open); gapingly; suddenly; unexpectedly
blur; (color) bleed; bleeding; running (e.g. of paint)
detour; circumvention; turning movement
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
to all come in (e.g. teeth); to all come out (e.g. seedlings, flowers)
disinfection; sterilization; sterilisation
pretending not to know; pretending not to recognize someone (recognise); feigning ignorance; playing innocent
to head home; to leave for home
choice; selection; diagnosis; medical opinion; judgement; opinion
too-good-to-be-true offers (e.g. scams and frauds); too-good-to-be-true stories
to eat up (in no time); to gobble up; to make short work of; to put away
magic (illusion); conjuring; magic trick; conjuring trick; sleight of hand
advice (to a superior); counsel; proposal; suggestion; recommendation
selection (from many people for an important position); exceptional promotion
to change places (with); to be replaced (with, by); to be changed; to change (seats, shifts, etc.; with someone); to switch; to exchange
authentic; credible; creditworthy; dependable; reliable; sound
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
support; backing; aid; assistance
last years; closing years; last days; closing days; end; last stage