to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
(hand) weapon; (arch.) one's forte; (arch.) one's special skill; (arch.) weapon one is skilled in using
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
number of words; vocality
unreasonable; irrational; outrageous; absurd
person of common sense; common sense man
individuality; personality; quirk; idiosyncrasy; character; individual characteristic
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
certain; sure; no doubt; reliable; dependable
to recite; to chant; to cry; to yell; to advocate; to advance
some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort
thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances
with a crunching or grinding sound; quickly; promptly; crispily; crunchily
omission; leaving out; abbreviation; abridgment; abridgement
silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
ill-bred; impolite; rude; impudent; insolent; blunt
(living) sacrifice; victim; scapegoat
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
long slits (esp. of eyes)
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
low tone; bass; low voice
shivering; feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy; thrilled; excited
every corner; every nook and cranny; all the ins and outs
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
no; you're welcome; not at all; don't mention it
splendid; nice; sufficient; satisfactory; not needing (any more of something); (already) having enough
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
frank; direct; plain; straightforward; point-blank; concise