to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
gradually; slowly but steadily
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
mask; disguise; guise; mask
to be upset; to lose one's composure; to lose self-control; to put in disorder; to mess up; to disturb
on a routine basis; regularly; habitually
malicious; ill-tempered; unkind
to some extent; to a certain extent
to become used to; to become familiar with; to grow accustomed to
to wish to go well; to have good intentions
cool; indifferent; apathetic; cold; cold-hearted; heartless
sharp; harsh; stinging; thorny; snappy
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
to leak out; to escape; to find expression; to give vent; to leak out; to be divulged
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
to keep up (appearances); to smooth over (an error, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
depressed; bummed out; down; heavy-hearted; heavy-spirited; feeling reluctant (to do)
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
to be negligent in doing something; to shirk; to be off one's guard
to be disheartened; to lose heart; to be sprained; to be snapped; to be broken
(an) adult their age (should, should not, etc.); grown man (woman); person who is old enough (to know better)
grass; weed; (arch.) ninja; not genuine; substandard; LOL
to push through (a crowd, vegetation, etc.)
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
to discover; to find (e.g. an error in a book); to locate; to find (e.g. something missing); to be used to seeing; to be familiar with
to go pale; to grow pale; to lose color; to turn white
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
to put on (one's head); to wear; to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.); to pour (water, etc.) on oneself; to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.); to take (blame); to overlap (e.g. sound or color)
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
soft; tender; limp; subdued (colour or light) (color); gentle; meek
to get angry; to get mad; to tell someone off; to scold; to be angular; to be square
without permission; without notice
breeding; raising; rearing
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)
cold-blooded; unfeeling; heartless; heart of stone; inconsiderate
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
to become thin; to lose weight; to reduce (one's) weight; to be barren; to be infertile; to be sterile
(death from) starvation; starving to death