to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
prohibition; inhibition; ban
to turn away; to bear off; to veer away; to deviate (e.g. of a conversation); to digress; to go astray
bringing; taking; carrying
a puff; a smoke; (short) rest; break; one dose (of medicine or poison); (brief) lull
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
to lay down; to wear (a sword, etc.) at one's side
to awaken; to arouse from sleep; to bring to one's senses; to disabuse (someone of); to sober up
ugh (when angry, irritated, etc.); ack; ach; tsk; keh
mere consolation; temporary peace of mind
to say nasty things (about); to use abusive language
battle formation; camp; encampment; group; gang; war
lifesaver; person who saved one's life
everybody; every last one of them; all
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
to scatter around; to leave untidy; to make a mess
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
dwelling; house; home; den (of criminals, demons, etc.); nest
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
inquiry; enquiry; investigation; (police) interview; questioning (e.g. witness, suspect); hearing
important witness; material witness; primary witness; prime suspect
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
so; accordingly; now; then; thereupon; therefore
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
good humour (humor); good mood
fainting; losing consciousness; passing out; syncope
sorry; apologetic; remorseful
stand-offish; distant; not frank; watery (alcohol, coffee, etc.)
remarks; comments; way of talking; speaking style; excuse; topic (of conversation)
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
common; shared; to be common (to); to be shared (by); -wide
temporary truce; ceasefire
to swell (out); to expand; to be inflated; to get cross; to get sulky; to pout
raising one's hand; show of hands (e.g. for a vote); salute
one-by-one; separately; every single; each and every; without omission
overserious; deeply sincere; very earnest
suspicious-looking; shady; questionable; dubious; fishy