putting one's life on the line; staking one's life (on); risking one's life; life and death situation
troupe; theatrical company
acting ability; talent as a performer
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
duck; easy mark; sucker; sitting duck
touring (of a theatrical company, entertainer, etc.); being on the road; road show; local hoodlum
magic (illusion); conjuring; magic trick; conjuring trick; sleight of hand
false; pseudo-; quasi-; would-be; sham; pretended
show; performance; act; entertainment industry; show business
calm; composed; self-possessed; firm
large amount of money; great cost
(social) position; status; standing; position (in a company, organization, etc.); post; rank
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
rogue; thug; hoodlum; punk; racketeer
lowborn; humble; vulgar; coarse; shabby; poor-looking
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
to hypnotize; to hypnotise
to wonder; to puzzle oneself about; to feel anxious about; to suspect; to doubt
God; god; deity; ace; king; superior person
while; although; (but) at the same time; on the other hand; half the face; profile
to be pretentious; to put on airs; to try to appear smart; to act brave; to try to look cool
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
complexion; colour; color; blood red
hellfire; flames of hell; raging fire; large fire; fire that consumes an evildoer
(mind and) spirit; life energy; vitality; essence
the deceased; the departed; old friend; longtime acquaintance
to assume an air of ...; to act ...; to affect ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
(young) seductress; temptress; little devil; imp
these guys; these fellows
as a god; as was done in the age of the gods
timidly; nervously; hesitantly; trembling (with fear); fearfully; anxiously
indifferently; paying no attention (to); taking no notice (of)
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
as you (they, etc.) say; as you suggest; I absolutely agree
tidal hour; right time (to do something); opportunity; chance
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered