the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)
projection; protrusion; rupture (e.g. of gas); jetting out; prominence; standing out
scholar; academic; scientist; learned person; person of learning
exceedingly; extremely; exceptionally; unexpectedly
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
(personal) background check
nonchalantly; calmly; as if nothing happened
inexcusable; unpardonable; can't be allowed to pass (without comment)
territory; domain; dominion; possession
to call (someone) to (the door, phone, etc.); to tell (someone) to come; to call up (on the phone); to invoke (e.g. a subroutine); to call; to open (e.g. a file)
point; dot; one point; one matter; one point (in a game, exam, etc.); one mark
double take (esp. out of surprise)
conclusion (of an argument, discussion, study, etc.); conclusion
layman (esp. as opposed to a Buddhist monk); laity; local manners; modern customs; common; popular
demon-infested place; ominous place; mysterious, unfrequented area; den of iniquity
a few years ago; some years back
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
to play with; to joke; to use (esp. trick, sophistry, etc.); to deride; to scoff at; to make fun of
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
calm; peace; serenity; composure; equanimity; presence of mind
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
to choose one's words (with care); to be careful with one's words
sensitive (person, heart, etc.); delicate (issue, problem, etc.); sensitive; fragile; delicate; delicate (fabric, shade, flavour, etc.)
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
without cause; without reason
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
claws and fangs; claws and tusks; clutches; devious design; pawn; stooge
now that you say that; now that you mention it
to some extent; to a certain extent
the other day; some days ago; recently; a day in the past
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
proposal; offer; request; application
to cross one's mind; to occur to one
scheming; planning; maneuvering; manoeuvring; plotting
to undergo many hardships; to taste the bitters of life
possessed of a strong sense of duty