it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
state secrets; secrets of the state
to handle; to operate (a machine, etc.); to deal with (an issue); to manage; to treat (someone); to deal with (someone)
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
to overestimate (someone); to overrate; to think too highly of; to make too much of; to give (someone) too much credit
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
self-assessment; self-evaluation; self-rating; self-esteem
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
malice; malicious intent; intent to kill
to get information out of a person; to begin listening
fluently (speaking a foreign language); incessantly (speaking); glibly; one after the other (flipping through pages); thin (paper, cloth, etc.); flimsy
to give a broad grin; to smirk
what one has a mind to do; what one feels like (doing); being so minded; (with) that in mind
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
having a headache; racking one's brains; troubling over something
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
exchange; interchange; switching; reciprocity; barter; substitution
lasting long; continuation; keeping at (something); sticking to (something)
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
after a long time; for the first time in a while
invitation; introduction; temptation
to be lured; to be tempted; to go along with somebody's suggestion; to be talked into doing
it's been a long time; long time no see
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
to emit a voice; to emit a sound; to be able to speak
territory; dominion; grounds (e.g. school)
childish; child-like; immature; infantile
graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.)
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
person who prefers sweet things to alcoholic drinks; person with a sweet tooth
taste; liking; preference
to say all kinds of things; to complain; to find fault (with)
general; popular; common; typical
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
now rejoicing, now worrying; swinging from joy to sorrow; glad and sad by turns; alternating hope and fear; unable to put one's mind at ease
appearance (in the eyes of society); decency