as a test; as an experiment; by way of experiment; by way of trial; tentatively
to load (a gun, etc.); to charge; to put into (e.g. emotion, effort); to include (e.g. tax in a sales price); to hang over; to shroud
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
caster; newscaster; news anchor; anchorman
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
destruction; collapse; crumbling
police; police officer; police station
fire fighting; fire department; fire brigade
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
present stage; current phase; current rank; present grade
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
to laugh at; to ridicule; to mock; to make fun of; to sneer at
suspension; stoppage; discontinuance; interruption
have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than
decision; determination; resolution
beyond that point; after that
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
to leave; to depart; to take one's leave
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied
though; notwithstanding; although
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
to feel under pressure; to feel impatient; to be in a hurry
logical; cogent; well-reasoned; logically consistent
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
dubious; puzzled; suspicious
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
rationalization; justification
to get one's head around; to think about