retrogression; reversal; relapse; doubling back; backtracking
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
to include (in a group or scope); to instruct; to make one understand; to include (a nuance); to put in (an implication); to put in (someone's) mouth
comprehensive; composite; all-embracing
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
details; particulars; detailed; specific; close-up view (of a digitally displayed map); zoomed-in view
no, not like that (but like this)
to be boiled; to be cooked
vague; fuzzy; elusive; slippery
going out; one's best clothes; formal (e.g. language); best (behaviour, manners, etc.)
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
true character; real nature
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
intimacy; affection; familiarity
friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured
to be taken aback; to be dumbfounded
hypothesis; supposition; assumption; tentative theory
to be too numerous; to be too much
time axis; time basis; timeline
established theory; accepted opinion; accepted explanation
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
to shout (in anger); to yell
I don't care; fine, whatever; that's okay; sure, go ahead
change; alteration; modification
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to think, feel, consider, know, etc.
to get angry; to get mad; to tell someone off; to scold; to be angular; to be square
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
first meeting; first interview with
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
high-spec; highly competitive (on the dating scene, e.g. by having a high income, being good-looking); ticking all the boxes
state secrets; secrets of the state
beginning; start; clue; lead; thread end