to shut one's eyes; to ignore; to pretend not to know; to die
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
back; backing; going backwards; background; backdrop; backhand; backer
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice
other (place, thing, person); the rest; outside; beyond; nothing except; nothing but
all present; all concerned; all of us
a little while later; for a little while; some time later; for some time; presently
glasses; eyeglasses; spectacles; judgment; judgement; discrimination
that's the way it is; such is life
to screw up; to put the screws on (a person); to constrict (someone, something)
to vomit; to throw up; to emit; to send forth; to give (an opinion); to make (a comment)
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
questioning; interrogation; examination (of a witness)
to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
to be overawed; to be overpowered; to lose the mental battle
grown man; grown woman; grown-up person; sensible person
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
quarrel; dispute; argument
to raise; to raise up; to wake; to wake up; to cause; to bring about; to start
restoration; rehabilitation; recovery; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
exaggerated; overblown; pretentious
gesture; gesticulation; motion
a little bit; a little while
approximately; about; only; nothing but; just (finished, etc.)
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
to be puffed up with pride; to throw out one's chest
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat