The reading of the names is, however, extremely uncertain, not to say improbable, and the far-reaching inferences drawn from them carry no conviction.
That was not to say Fred had given up on amateur detecting.
Alex's voice began forceful and then lost purpose - as if he thought it wiser not to say what was on his mind.
In Iceland they lived active, not to say tumultuous, lives, and left fine literary records of their doings and achievements.
Jessi covered her mouth, willing him not to say anything stupid to her delicate cousin.
