high spirits; boastful talk
as always; as ever; though it's always the case
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
to do for (the sake of someone else)
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after
hygienic; healthy; healthful; sanitary
to catch; to capture; to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street)
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
in various ways; in all sorts of ways; at every opportunity; whenever there is a chance
to charge; to lunge; to flare up (at someone); to turn on (someone); to collide with; to bump into
gentle; peaceable; amicable; without fuss; simply
favorite phrase; favourite phrase; byword; something one always talks about
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
murder; homicide; manslaughter
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
blind spot (on the retina); blind spot; weak point; loophole
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
to get better; to get well; to recover (from an illness); to be cured; to be restored; to heal
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
little by little; bit by bit; sparingly
(heavy) drinker; drunkard; tippler; boozer
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
nonsense; silly talk; drivel; rubbish
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
to not make good use of (e.g. advice); to disregard; to treat as useless; to treat with disdain
to get angry; to lose one's temper
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
to detain; to check; to restrain
to chastise; to punish; to discipline
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed