knowing only too well; being fully aware of
verbal gaffe; verbal slip; slip of the tongue; using improper words
don't worry; no worries; never mind
first-class; top grade; characteristic; peculiar; school (e.g. of a performance art); one flag
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
hostility; antagonism; opposition
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
remarkable; striking; brilliant; splendid; spectacular; wonderful
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
reaffirmation; reconfirmation; revalidation
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
to step on a landmine; to really step in it; to screw up; to open up a can of worms
a 'seeming' of ill fortune concerning women
to go on about (one's love affairs); to speak proudly of (one's spouse, girlfriend, etc.); to speak fondly of
confidentiality; nondisclosure
extinction; discontinuation; severance; rupture; to become extinct; to cease to exist
document; letter; writing; contents (e.g. of a letter)
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
boarding house; school dormitory
rebellious phase; rebellious age
opposition; resistance; insubordination; defiance; hostility; rebellion
scorpion (Scorpiones spp.)
pretending to respect someone while in fact staying distant; keeping at arm's length; avoiding (something unpleasant); shying away from; giving the batter an "intentional walk"
people who share an interest; people of similar tastes; kindred minds
university or college offering four-year programs; the big four ...; the four major ...
to throw at; to throw something at a person; to throw a person down
unheard-of; unprecedented
pronoun; synonym; classic example; pattern
direct connection; direct link
class (of students); group (of people); party; lot; bunch; crime family; organized-crime syndicate
hosing down; drainage; discharge of water; spraying with water