sleeping powder; sleeping drug; narcotic; anaesthetic; anesthetic
rude person; villain; blackguard; scoundrel; rogue; libertine
having no idea; having no clue
making off with (something); absconding; stolen; absconded (with)
sleeping pill; sleep medication
discord; breaking up (e.g. friendship)
modus operandi; criminal technique; trick
performance; trick; feat; extraordinary deed; daring act; bold move
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; confusion
one by one; one each; one at a time
to feel that something is true or actually happening; to hit one (realization, thought); to sink in
to reply; to respond; to answer; to talk back; to retort
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
to be nearing death; to be dying
golden; gold-colored; gold-coloured; honey-colour
running fast; double time; cantering; doing things in a hurry
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
finishing touch; completing (something) by executing the final, critical step
(game pieces, soldiers, etc.) under one's control
to keep one's mouth shut; to refuse to talk
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
armchair theory; impracticable theory
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
ability to get things done
to tie up in a bundle (e.g. straw, hair, bills, letters); to bundle; to govern; to manage; to fold (one's arms); to put together (one's hands)
war damage; ravages of war; horrors of war
to make sacrifices for; to pay dearly for
madder red; dark red; crimson
primly; with one's nose in the air; smugly
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
being amazed; being horrified; being taken aback
to reconsider; to rethink; to reassess
(arch.) countenance; (arch.) visage; face; honor (honour); dignity