it cannot be that ...; it is highly unlikely that ...; it is impossible that ...
practical problem; practical matter
for some reason or other; somehow or other; by some chance
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
to wonder; to puzzle oneself about; to feel anxious about; to suspect; to doubt
to undo; to untie; to unfasten; to unlace; to unravel; to loosen
to pick up; to adopt (a proposal); to take up (a topic); to take issue with; to make a problem of; to report (news); to cover
secret; private; surreptitious
iron grill; iron grille; iron lattice; prison
to become locked; to lock
stirring; slight movement
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
one's student (esp. a former one); one's pupil; one's disciple
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
order; system; the establishment; (ruling) regime; structural plan; body plan
stale; old fashioned; hackneyed; trite; antiquated; obsolete
to be preeminent; to be outstanding
ding (of a bell); bing; honk (i.e. sound of blowing one's nose); snort; heating in a microwave; cooking in a microwave
delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant
main topic; main subject; main issue; this subject
to encourage; to cheer on; to cheer (someone) up; to raise (one's voice)
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to flatter; to soft-soap; to sweet talk; to cajole; to instigate
light; easy; non-serious; minor
gait; walk; stride; trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal); track; trail
resonance; sympathy (with a view, idea, etc.)
small; fine; detailed; stingy
to etch (name, etc.); to carve (design)
unmanageable child; spoiled child (spoilt); spoiled brat
to blame; to reproach; to question (a suspect); to challenge; to aggravate (an injury); to be aggravated
goldfish (Carassius auratus)
repeatedly opening and closing (one's mouth); gasping; flapping (e.g. shoe sole); gaping open and shut; heartily (eating); devouring
sale; sales; selling; marketing
thought; consideration; thinking
distance; difference; gap; disparity; gulf; chasm
moving; touching; stirring