insertion; letter drop; sending to a prisoner; thing sent to a prisoner; supply of provisions, refreshments, etc. to someone carrying out a task
self-satisfied look; triumphant expression
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
nucleus; backbone; medium-level; mid-level; main body (of troops); crack troops
to laugh (something) off; to dismiss with a laugh; to pooh-pooh
emphasizing (a point, argument, etc.); stressing; insistence; arguing strongly (for, against)
excess flesh; surplus fat; flab
shaking like a jelly; jellylike
near; close (to); nearby; (drawing) near; approaching; almost here
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
to be completely absorbed in; to fall for (something)
to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)
to seem ...; to look ...; to appear ...; to feel ...; to behave like ...
to be at a loss for words
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
(another's) daughter; young lady
every ...; every other ...; at intervals of ...; with ... in between; ... apart
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
unpleasant; uncomfortable; creepy; spooky
to chase; to run after; to pursue; subsequently; following that; (and) then
complacency about peace; naive belief in continued peace; ignorance of global conflict
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
layer; stratum; class; stratum; sheaf; counter for stories (of a building)
immigration; emigration; immigrant; emigrant
descendant; progeny; offspring
interest; rights; concession
theory; doctrine; opinion; view; rumour; rumor
fair-skinned; light-complexioned
eyes and nose; looks; facial features; shape; form
colourful; colorful; multicoloured; various; varied; variegated
carving; engraving; chiselled features
often; again and again; frequently; repeatedly
to flush out (a hare, fox, etc.); to drive out; to drive (cattle, sheep, etc.); to urge on; to drive (to do); to urge
out of character; unlike one
fresh and youthful; lively; vibrant; vivacious; juicy (e.g. fruit)
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely