to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily
sophism; chop logic; far-fetched argument; quibble; cavil; argument for argument's sake
to rebuke; to scold harshly
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
to be embarrassed; to lose face
to get away without consequences; to get off scot-free
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
immediately; as soon as possible; as quickly as possible
one mind; wholeheartedness; one's whole heart
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
column; beam; girder; digit; decade; order of magnitude
to writhe (in pain); to be in agony; to be anguished; to be agonized; to be troubled
desperately; for one's dear life
another; different; something else
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
the very end; finish; to the very end; to the last; thoroughly
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
raw; uncooked; natural; as it is; unprotected (sex); live (i.e. not recorded); inexperienced
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
appreciation (of art, music, poetry, etc.)
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young (animal); young woman; offshoot
diagonally upward; (going in a) completely unexpected direction (of a story, result, etc.)
request; appeal; claim; purchase
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
that's not a nice thing to say; that's not a nice way of putting it; there was no need to say that
to grant someone's request
below; down; bottom; beneath; underneath; just after; right after
going to the bathroom in a group; going off to urinate together
always; constantly; frequently; often; nonstop
some time ago; recently; lately; last (Sunday, etc.); previous
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
terrific; fierce; terrible; tremendous; dreadful; awful
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with