keeping watch; standing guard
to grapple with (each other); to tussle with; to wrestle with; to scuffle with
big quarrel; huge fight; big row
to wail; to bawl; to cry loudly; to shout (while crying)
earnings; proceeds; returns; revenue
unable to contain oneself; itching to do something; cannot sit still
trying one's luck; test of one's luck
within expectations; as expected; within the scope of hypothesis or assumption
to take the middle (between the two); to split the difference
safe; strongbox; cashbox; depository; cash office; treasury
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter
(received) favor, kindness or blessing (favour)
contest; comparison; competition
gambling skills; talent for gambling
to join in; to have a share in; to get in on the act
general inspection; complete overhaul
war funds; war chest; funds (for activities); campaign funds
diversion into illegal channels; putting on the black market; selling through illegal channels
assassin; candidate fielded by a political party to oust an incumbent of the same party
condition; state (of health); appearance
sudden turn; sudden change; (suddenly occurring) accident; emergency
private property; personal belongings; personal effects
to meddle (in someone's affairs); to poke one's nose into; to interfere; to make a pass (at someone); to hit on
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
to act as one; to act in concert; to keep pace; to stay in step
leather shoes; leather boots
to feel right; to sit well with one; to be happy about; to suit to a T; to fit well together
high heels; high-heeled shoes
coming and going; recurring (esp. thoughts)
dry; dry (tone, humour, etc.); unemotional; dry (of alcohol)
also known as; also called
open; spacious; extensive