thunderous roar; roaring sound
to take a breath; to take a short rest
dangerous weapon; lethal weapon; deadly weapon; murder weapon
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
internal organs; viscera; intestines
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
what little ... one has; tiny amount of; paltry
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
internal organs; intestines; viscera
superficial; apparent; seeming; surface; cosmetic
stopping of bleeding; stanching; hemostasis; haemostasis
laparotomy (abdominal surgery)
to sit down hard; to sink down to the floor
to announce; to tell; to sentence; to order
to be enthralled by; to be disguised as
blood (in one's face, cheeks, etc.); colour; color; hot-bloodedness; hotheadedness; impulsive temperament
unmanageable child; spoiled child (spoilt); spoiled brat
older sister; elder sister
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to blackmail; to extort; to shake down
exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite
clatter; clank; rattling; capsule toy vending machine
how many people; a number of people
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
(medical) doctor; physician
haughty; arrogant; pompous; self-important
tone of command; authoritative tone; commanding tone
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
(made of) stone; stone-built
echo; reverberation; response; reaction; repercussions
standard equipment; standard feature
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
engine; agency; organisation; system; facility