to pounce on someone's words; to cavil at someone's words; to trip someone up with their own words
to talk to oneself; to mutter
mystery novel; detective novel; whodunit
to determine whether something is right or wrong; to make something clear; to settle a matter
to win and advance to the next round
not a chance; you wish!; that's not going to happen; that won't work
hard-to-believe; unbelievable; incredible; fabulous
to blame; to find fault with
self-analysis; autoanalysis
clothes (that one is wearing); wearing clothes
leaving everything to someone else
boy; son; baby boy; young man
sense of morality; moral sense
declining; refusal; rejection; announcement; notice
to have a cramp; to be pulled too tight
control; bringing under control; settling (a matter); putting in order
to throw away; to abandon
standing upright; standing bolt upright; rearing
to start making use of; to get to use something new; to get sexually involved with a female subordinate
to follow; to come after; to come next (to); to rank next (to); to rank second (to)
to torture; to persecute; to excruciate
to keep (e.g. the lead); to maintain (a standard, situation, etc.); to put aside (for someone); to save (e.g. a seat); to keep (the ball; in soccer, rugby, etc.); to retain possession
the prospects look brighter; there is hope of accomplishing (something)
logic; reasoning; argument; line of argument
to go mad; to go crazy; to lose one's mind
according to plan; as planned
(verbal) abuse; speaking ill of people; bad-mouthing; name-calling; slander; abusive language
cooperation; coordination; collaboration; integration; linking
disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character
dwelling; house; residence; living; life
to lash out at; to flare up at; to fly at; to turn on
reserved; introverted; reticent; shy; withdrawn
to occur to; to remind of; to come to mind