to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
to rampage; to run wild; to run amok; to rage (of a storm, waves, etc.); to be wild (of the wind); to be rough
bag; sack; skin of an orange (and other like fruits); dead end; plot of land surrounded by water
what with A and B; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; denotes uncertainty
to hide; to conceal oneself; to disappear (behind); to be hidden (by); to live in seclusion; to retire (from the world)
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
brat; kid; urchin; preta; hungry ghost
absurd; foolish; stupid; silly; nonsense; ludicrous
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
waterway; canal; channel; swimming pool lane
along (a river, coast, railway, etc.); on (e.g. a street)
narrow; confined; small; limited; narrow-minded; confining
alley; alleyway; path through a gate or garden; teahouse garden
ruffian; scoundrel; rogue; rascal; villain; hoodlum
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
to catch; to capture; to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street)
chivalrous spirit; heroic defence of the weak; chivalrous man; ruffian who acts under the pretence of chivalry
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
(place) near by; (place) close by; (place) right next to; as soon as; right after
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
had better ...; had better not ...
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
... years old; age (of) ...
exceptional; unusual; extraordinary; unprecedented; singular
putting (a named suspect) on the wanted list
at (a time or place); in; in (a situation, matter, etc.); on (a point); on the part of; under the authority of
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
remarkable ability; mastery; brilliant technique; go-getter; resourceful person; wizard
detective; investigator; sleuth; detective work; secret investigation
to employ; to hire; to take on; to charter (a car, boat, etc.); to hire
military force; force of arms; strength of an army
mobilization; mobilisation
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)