cracker; party popper; cracker; cracker
to gather (of people); to assemble; to hang out; to assemble (of troops); to be stationed; to be quartered
stylish; smart; with a crack; crisply (e.g. fried, starched); tearing off; ripping off
Saturday night special (cheap, small-caliber handgun)
to run a shop; to have a shop
candidacy; standing as a candidate; bidding (to host an event, e.g. the Olympics)
Manhattan; Manhattan (cocktail)
city police; municipal police
street; quarter; district; area
worn-out; run-down; shabby; tattered; dilapidated
back; rear; background; backdrop; backing; support; going backwards
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
body; group; party; gang; troupe; troop
to sit down hard; to sink down to the floor
detective bureau; detective agency; investigation firm
telephone directory; telephone book; phone book
to be possible to say; to be able to say; (arch.) said; (arch.) have said
being afraid of; being fearful; being timid; trembling; shivering
head (of an office, laboratory, etc.); chief
unthinkable; unexpected; outrageous; offensive
home area; home town; local
last ray of hope; only hope
as if (something untrue were actually true); like hell (e.g. "like hell I will")
import; importation; introduction; afferent
right (in front); directly; properly; normally; honestly; decently
logo; Logo (programming language)
visit for no reason; going on a fool's errand
jello; jelly; gelatin dessert; gel; jelly
deep affection; dear; beloved
to well (up); to gush out (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to sweat; to feel emotions (e.g. joy, bravery, etc.); to spring up (e.g. an idea, emotions, clouds)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
(set of) facial features; looks