intricate; elaborate; complicated; complex
to thrust away; to send flying
goblin; apparition; monster; ghost; phantom; spectre
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
one round; one circuit; one revolution; one lap; one turn
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
to take (someone) out (for a walk, to lunch, etc.); to entice out; to lure away
(not so) much; (not) very
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
one after another; in rapid succession
limply; wearily; listlessly; languidly; exhaustedly; unenergetically
instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
to crouch; to squat; to cower
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
rattling; clattering; trembling; shivering; whining; grumbling
magic; conjuring; sleight of hand; legerdemain
to threaten; to intimidate; to be threatening
plenipotentiary powers; full authority
unconcernedly; nonchalantly; shamelessly; brazenly
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
entrusting; charge; delegation; authorization
emergency meeting; urgent meeting; emergency session; emergency conference
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
treason; treachery; mutiny; rebellion; insurrection
these guys; these fellows
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping
maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
to squash; to crush; to flatten
monkey show; bad acting; overacting; unconvincing performance
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
one's family register; one's domicile; nationality; membership (club, party, etc.)
erasure; striking off; crossing out; cancellation; deletion
carpenter's square; instigation; suggestion
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
treasure hunting; treasure hunt; lucky dip; game involving finding hidden prizes from a sand box, barrel of leaves, etc.
to pull tight; to brace; to tighten