analysis; analytical study; parsing; parse
to tell X from Y; to distinguish; to know (one thing) from (another)
thought experiment; gedankenexperiment
assumption; supposition; hypothesis; supposition
banter; raillery; ridicule; teasing; making fun of
knowledge; awareness; acceptance; consent; forgiving; pardoning
retort; back talk; backchat
in the end; at the end of the day
from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
pull; patronage; tug; room to move the camera back; drawing back; pulling back
to die out; to peter out; to become extinct; to cease; to be stopped; to be discontinued
no matter (what, who, etc.); whether ... or ...; be
reciting (to oneself); repeating (e.g. an order, to confirm one heard it correctly)
for the time being; at present; (arch.) hindrance
to look daggers at someone; to be angry
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
to raise oneself up to one's full height; to strike a daunting pose
to throw (liquid) at; to dash; to inundate (with questions); to heap (praise); to hurl (abuse)
exchange of ideas; exchange of opinions; brainstorming
theme; topic; subject matter; motif; project; slogan
to get into an argument; to come to discuss; to be controversial (usu. as an adjectival phrase); to be contentious
to lock (a door, etc.); to lock up
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
trifoliate orange (Citrus trifoliata); hardy orange
to put on airs; to assume importance; to be self-important; to be pretentious; to be pompous; to stand on one's dignity
bottom; sole; depths (e.g. of despair, the sea); bottom (of one's heart); limit; end
to become fully formed; to take proper shape
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
to approach; to draw near
difficult to ...; hard to ...
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
to be hesitant; to feel timid
ugh; yuck; ick; blech; damn; crap
goodbye; so long; saying goodbye to (e.g. life as a bachelor); putting an end to; farewell (performance, party, etc.); final