explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
returning tit for tat; retaliating
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
to look through; to hold up to the light; to make an opening; to leave space; to fart without making a sound
obscure; vague; ambiguous
not a chance; not likely; oh no; yuck; fault; defect
to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
meeting place; rendezvous (point); roll-call (assembly) point; appointed (designated) place
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
mystery novel; detective novel; whodunit
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
exhibition; display; putting on show
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
while; during; while; although; all; both
to attempt; to test; to try out
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
to have a limit; to go too far (e.g. joke)
to concede one is entirely in the wrong (for the sake of argument)
step; stride; counter for steps
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
still; yet; more; still more; as ...; like ...
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
presentation (e.g. of a gift)
to be fragrant; to smell (good); to stink; to smell (bad); to glow; to be bright
competition; contest; rivalry; competition (between organisms or species)
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade