in the town; in the street
to serve as; to act as; to fill (the position of); to play the role of; to be in charge of; to hold (a position)
element; component; factor; element (e.g. in array); member (e.g. data structure)
what kind of thing; anything (else); nothing (but)
high heels; high-heeled shoes
in pieces; in scraps; fragmentary (e.g. knowledge); scrappy; insignificant; unimportant
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
worldly things; common customs; the world; the (common) people; secularity
to stub out (e.g. a cigarette); to crush out; to smother (fire); to hush up; to cover up; to stifle
to fall (on); to rain down; to shower down; to befall; to happen (to)
deliberately; intentionally; on purpose; purposely
material for experiments; experimental material
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
hard to figure out; elusive; slippery; vague; subtle
to melt into; to dissolve into; to merge into; to blend into (surroundings); to fit in; to adapt to
another kind; different kind; distinct species
temptation; allurement; lure; enticement; seduction
pale; pallid; bluish-white
head over heels; headlong; head first
point; dot; one point; one matter; one point (in a game, exam, etc.); one mark
already; now; no longer; not any more
rapid succession (e.g. questions)
Bible; the Scriptures; Holy Writ
departed spirit; soul of the dead; ghost; apparition
poisoned sake; poisoned alcohol
to divert (e.g. one's mind); to distract; to relieve (boredom, sorrow, etc.); to conceal (e.g. one's grief with a smile); to hide; to shift (the conversation)
self-condemnation; self-reproach; self-accusation
resignation; acceptance; consolation