... years old; age (of) ...
to rub; to chafe; to wear out; to become worn; to lose one's innocence; to become sly
to be enthusiastic (about); to be eager (to do); to be keen; to be intent (on); to be determined
dubious tale; cock-and-bull story; questionable information; taking care not to be fooled
to mishear; to hear wrongly; to misunderstand
one's hand; name tag; nameplate; wallet-sized (photo)
unfairness; injustice; partiality
looks (esp. of a woman); features; ability; capability; (public) estimation (esp. of a man); credit
to complain persistently; to gripe; to grumble; to die
small-sized; small-scale; miniature; small; little; tiny
machine; mechanism; instrument; appliance; apparatus
direct connection; direct link
big craze; boom; popular trend; widespread contagion; large outbreak
rapid firing; continuous firing; firing in quick succession
continuation; succession; series; continuous
(switched) on; being on the green (of one's ball)
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
elaborate; delicate; exquisite
valuable article; valuables
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
to put clothes on (someone); to dress; to cover; to coat; to pin (e.g. a crime on someone); to lay (blame)
to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.); to assume the shape of; to disguise oneself (as); to change (into); to transform; to change radically (for the better)
condescending attitude; arrogant attitude; looking down on
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious
to antagonize; to provoke antipathy
reason; grounds; circumstances
swallowing whole; swallowing without chewing; swallowing (a story); believing unquestioningly; accepting (a proposal, demand, etc.) unconditionally; accepting as-is
nectar; honey; honeydew; treacle; molasses; sorbitol (when visible as dark patches inside an apple)
third party; third person; outsider; disinterested person
in range; within the limits (of ...); within (a) range
bona fide third party; bona fide third person
narrow-minded; obstinate; stubborn; perverse; unreasonable; warped
fair; impartial; just; fairness; impartiality; justice
base (of operations); site; location; center; foothold; stronghold
judgement; judgment; expert opinion; appraisal
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
rude; impolite; mannerless; snotty