to hear a rumor; to get wind of
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
one side; one party; the other side; one (of a pair); the other (one); the mate
black; black stone; guilt; guilty person
to collect; to assemble; to gather
total; complete; all-out; general; extensive; full-scale
to be extremely cautious; to be as sure as sure can be; to make assurance doubly sure
doubtful; questionable; uncertain; disputable; suspicious
point (of a story, argument, etc.); key point; point; site; point (in scoring); point (in a loyalty program); points
efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services
helper; assistant; help; assistance
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
recklessly; thoughtlessly; pamperingly; indulgently; shoo!; heave-ho; hallo
decisive blow; game-winning hit (e.g. in baseball)
ten; 10; ten years of age
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
to show up; to appear; to turn up
show; performance; show; exhibition; TV show
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
at any rate; in any case; at the very least; if nothing else
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
nature (of a person); disposition; temperament; quality; inherent characteristic; property
right and wrong; good and evil
evil; wickedness; (role of) the villain (in theatre, etc.); the bad guy
to make an appearance; to show up
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
good person; virtuous person; good-natured person; gullible person
saving (e.g. time, money, resources); economising; economizing
exceptional; unusual; extraordinary; unprecedented; singular
to be possible; to be conceivable; to be likely; to be probable
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
crumpled; rumpled; to be annoyed; to be irritated; noisily (chewing)
paste; glue; clothing starch
work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income
reward; prize; treat; delight; small joy
to suck up; to absorb; to squeeze (money)
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
about to start out; just about to leave or go out; outing; trip