it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
doubt; suspicion; misgivings; scruples
form; shape; figure; visage
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
centre; center; pivot; central nervous system
to control; to take the lead in; to have under one's thumb
far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead
dominant player (e.g. in politics); single strong player
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
to try and do something; to attempt to do something
without; but if; otherwise; or else
marriage proposal; marriage talks
implicitly; indirectly; tacitly; by implication; obscurely
simply; merely; only; solely
to complain; to make a complaint
to induce (somebody to do something); to tempt; to act toward (somebody in a certain way); to handle (men); to send; to forward to
first of all; at once; right away; for now; for the time being
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
wonderful; marvelous; strange; strangely enough; oddly enough; for some reason
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
circumstances; condition; to arrange; to manage; to lend money; to raise money
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
tragedy; tragic drama; tragic play; tragedy; calamity; disaster
to turn back; to go back; to come back; to return; to retrace one's steps
perhaps; possibly; by some chance; by some possibility
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
sad face; sorrowful face; anxious look; sad countenance
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; naive
actor; actress; man of wits; clever person; cunning fellow
(public) notice; attention; public eye; public gaze
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
to take a risk for someone; to endanger oneself for someone; (lit.) to gather chestnuts from the fire
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument