of the same age; age-matched
cannot (do); it is impossible that...; it is (highly) unlikely that...
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
to put clothes on (someone); to dress; to cover; to coat; to pin (e.g. a crime on someone); to lay (blame)
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
contemplation; meditation
and yet; even so; nonetheless; for all that
proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment
to strain; to stretch; to string up; to cover over (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.)
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
scale; scope; plan; structure
repetition; repeat; reiteration; repeatedly
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
not understanding; not knowing
pickling in salt; leaving unchanged; leaving unused
good flavor (flavour); good taste; umami (fifth category of taste in food); skill; cleverness; profit
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
study; diligence; discount; reduction
the other day; lately; recently
now that you say that; now that you mention it
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; jab
waiting; waiting time; wait tile; tile which would complete one's hand
treason; treachery; mutiny; rebellion; insurrection
capital punishment; death penalty; maximum penalty; ultimate punishment
to escape (disaster, death, etc.); to be saved from; to be rescued from; to avoid (e.g. punishment); to evade (e.g. responsibility); to avert
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
death penalty; capital punishment
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
unaware; unmindful; unconscious; blind; apathetic
cruel; brutal; ruthless; merciless; inhuman
to be accompanied by; to be attended by; to take along (someone); to conquer; to subjugate; to subdue
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
tenderhearted; faint of heart
by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking
audience (with a person of high standing); eye-level
commodore; brigadier general
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...