I agree with you; it is as (someone) says
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
to take someone's life; to kill someone
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to play the fool; to be in one's dotage
to press for an answer; to shower questions on someone
to be(come) intertwined; to be entangled
sacrifice; victim; sacrifice (to a deity)
to stop (plug) one's ears
monologue; soliloquy; talking to oneself
calm; serenity; tranquillity; tranquility
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
forced laugh; forced smile
(more than) enough; too much; bitterly; extremely; keenly
by all means; by all costs
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
to be worm-eaten; to be eaten by worms; to affect adversely; to spoil; to ruin
pain; anguish; distress; suffering; hardship
to get a lump in one's throat; to overflow with feelings; to be overwhelmed with emotion
to talk on and on; to rattle on; to keep on talking (without pause)
locking up (doors and windows); fastening the doors
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation; preparedness; observation and contemplation
disastrous; tragic; miserable; wretched; pitiful; woeful
to prevent; to take precautions
indescribable; having no way to express
panel; wainscoting; wainscotting; plight; fix; bind
rash; thoughtless; careless; hasty; imprudent
to feel uncomfortable; to be offended; to have a bad time
measure; step; dealing with; medical treatment
unacceptable; no good; complete failure; inadequate
lifesaver; person who saved one's life
as (much) as possible; as (far) as possible
grudge; complaint; reproach