it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
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)
endorsing and questioning the preceding statement; lamenting reflections on the preceding statement
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
break granted to wrestlers engaged in a prolonged bout
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
to be seen; to be in sight; to look; to seem; to come
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
to pull apart; to separate; to draw; to tie (a game)
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
to have more losses than wins
fabrication; forgery; falsehood; hoax
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
fool; idiot; dotage; senility; touched in the head (from); out of it (from)
ghost; apparition; phantom; spectre; specter; demon
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
main question; real issue at hand
adult (esp. person 20 years old or over); grownup; becoming an adult; coming of age; growing up (to be a man, woman)
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
seal; to seal (e.g. a letter); to affix a seal; to seal up
to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
disorder; disturbance; unrest
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
effect; efficacy; validity; potency
to abate; to weaken; to be emaciated; to be dejected; to be perplexed
core; heart (of the matter); point; crux; kernel
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
bad (taste); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
to call again; to call someone back
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
plot of land; lot; soil; locality; region; place