to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
manners; etiquette; propriety; manner of production (esp. of prose, poetry, etc.); way of making
uncertain; doubtful; unreliable; unsteady; unclear; vague
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that ...
false accusation; trumped up-charge; pretext; statement that cannot be retracted; saying something one cannot take back
to be buried; to be covered; to overflow; to be crowded; to be repaid (e.g. debt); to be replenished
to insert; to put in; to come in (of light); to shine in; to have a griping pain (in the stomach, chest, etc.)
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
to talk (someone) down; to argue down; to silence; to put (someone) in their place; to corner in an argument; to get the better of
to make light of; to ignore; to slight
anything and everything; just about everything
to get (information) out of someone; to extract (information) from someone; to find out (through questioning); to begin listening (to)
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
aim (of a gun, bow, etc.); aim; object; objective
unconsciousness; unconscious; involuntary; the unconscious
poisonous; toxic; addictiveness
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
judging from appearances; to all appearances; from the looks of it; on the face of it; apparently; seemingly
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
inveiglement; cajolement; wheedling; enticement
dishonor; dishonour; disgrace; shame
matter of time; question of time
my goodness!; good lord!; holy cow!
to say; to speak; to tell; to be called
groundless (rumour, accusation, etc.); unfounded; baseless; without a shred of truth
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
to instigate; to incite; to spur on; to set (e.g. a dog after someone)
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
nonsensical; unreasonable; awfully; extremely; disorder; confusion
to make a mistake; to blunder
leadership; initiative; spearhead
snatching; stealing; seizure; usurpation
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
person of high rank or position
dated; date; date of effect (e.g. a rule change); fixed; external
weir; bonds; fetters; ties of obligation
consideration; taking into account