surroundings; environs; circumference
exposure to wind; severe criticism
one portion; one serving; adult; grown-up; fully fledged; established
smuggling; bootlegging; illicit trade
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of
surrender (to the authorities); giving oneself up; turning oneself in
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
indictment; prosecution; complaint
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
gaining total control (of people or counties); suppression; oppression; control; mastery; ascendancy
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
judgment (of a crime); conviction; condemnation; beheading; decapitation
to be forward; to be impertinent
the point just before; the point of doing; the verge of happening
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
destruction (esp. of evidence); spoliation; suppression; hiding; concealment
moving tale; impressive tale
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
honour; honor; dignity; prestige; reputation; appearances
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)
(social) position; status
to build; to construct; to erect; to amass (e.g. fortune); to pile up
to say things to ease one's mind
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
lively; energetic; vigorously (jumping, flopping, etc.); piercing (e.g. sound); penetrating
hit (of a bullet, shell, etc.); impact
feeling startled; getting a shock; prank; practical joke
wearing armour (armor); counter for suits of armour