when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
(actor) relying on acting skills (rather than good looks, etc.)
protection; advocacy; support; to protect (e.g. rights, etc.); to advocate (e.g. free trade, etc.); to support
to fly about; to flutter about; to flit about; to fly past each other
to rise; to swell; to be promoted
advocate; proponent; supporter
shrill voice; piercing cry; shriek; scream
frank; direct; plain; straightforward; point-blank; concise
long ago; already; a long time ago
that; the matter in question
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
confidence; trust; faith; credit (finance)
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
no, not like that (but like this)
to speak ill of; to disparage
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
now that; since; so long as; because
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
relaxation (e.g. of muscles); becoming flaccid
black and white; monochrome; good and evil; right and wrong; guilt and innocence
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
ingenious idea; excellent plan; bright idea
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
sharp parting remark; parting threat
to vomit; to throw up; to emit; to send forth; to give (an opinion); to make (a comment)
custom; practice; said; aforementioned; instance; example
piece of paper; slip of paper; strip of paper; scrap of paper
potato (Solanum tuberosum)
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
affirmation; affirmative (logic)
calm; serenity; tranquillity; tranquility
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)