to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily
tottering; staggering; faltering; reeling
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
to commit a crime; to commit a sin
according to; reads; reading; is written; says; states
stupor; stupefaction; trance; (being) dumbfounded
large and rough; big and tough; unrefined; rustic; extreme; excessive
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
way; method; means; resource; course
percussion hammer; firing hammer; cocking piece
to dust; to remove dust; to slap; to hit (with the palm); to use up money
pistol; handgun; revolver
to step on; to trample down; to tread on
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
stingy; cheap; very frugal
smoking room; smoking compartment
to commit a robbery; to burgle
details (of an incident, event, etc.); whole story; course of events; facts; circumstances; particulars
presence; sitting with; being with
god of pestilence; god who spreads infectious diseases; jinx; hoodoo; pest
no!; no no!; no, not at all
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby
sightseeing; watching; viewing; sightseer; watcher; spectator
unique; matchless; unparalleled; unparallelled; never again
honestly speaking; in truth; in all honesty; to be frank
ability; capability; skill
to be exhausted; to be worn out
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to follow in order; to go through step-by-step
distinction; discrimination; distinguishing; discernment
to narrow in (on); to home in; to focus; to target
wisdom; intellectual power; intelligence; mental capacity; brains