direct examination; examination-in-chief
(talk of a) moneymaking scheme; moneymaking idea; get-rich-quick proposal
to dispose of; to sell off
conclusion; end; completion; summing up; supervision
full of things one could poke fun at; full of inconsistencies; absolutely ridiculous
like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow; kindred soul
godsend; lifesaver; timely offer; windfall
slight cold; bit of a cold; touch of a cold; lingering cold
witness stand; witness box
composed expression; clear face
combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination
professor; teaching; instruction
visitor's gallery; seats for the public
without penalty; acquittal; impunity
guard; security (officer); guardsman
to seize; to capture; to arrest; to hold down; to subdue
amusement; diversion (to pass time); pastime; recreation
heart; mind; bottom of one's heart; core (of one's character); centre; center; heart (organ)
moneylending; moneylender
being enthusiastic about; being wild about; being absorbed in; being engrossed in; being devoted to
no holds barred; anything goes; no limits
taking the podium; mounting the rostrum; going on stage to give a speech, etc.
to make a joint vow; to swear together; to pledge
to put a stop to; to put a hold on; to put the brakes on; to call a halt to; to block; to shelve
century; hundred years; (fig.) a long time
disturbance; trouble; ups and downs
investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing; catching up; overtaking
flaring up; bursting into flames
close connection; deep involvement; close relationship
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
affection (esp. parental); love; fondness
to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
human rights; civil liberties
interruption; interference; butting in