to be unable to stand; to be weak in the knees; to be paralyzed (e.g. with fear) (paralysed); to be dumbfounded
like an old man; like an old woman
sect; denomination; school (e.g. of poetry)
faculty of science and engineering; college of science and engineering; school of science and engineering
Daniel (book of the Bible)
adultery; fornication; illicit intercourse
evil design; crafty plan; plot
prophet; predictor; prognosticator
giant; great man; Tokyo Giants (baseball team)
Goliath (Bible character)
stoning; rock fight; stone-throwing fight; custom by which neighbours or friends threw rocks inside a couple's house on their wedding night
pure; innocent; naive; unspoilt; pure-hearted; ingenuous
runaway trip; journey of escape; flight from the world
obsession; compulsive idea
what little ... one has; tiny amount of; paltry
immediately; at once; instantly
Catholic priest; abbe; reverend father; minister; padre
to beg forgiveness; to ask for someone's pardon; to ask for permission
repentance; confession; penitence
extinction; extinguishment; disappearance; annihilation
divine punishment; wrath of God; justice of heaven; suitable punishment; just deserts; come-uppance
to fall ill; to be taken ill
millennium; millennial kingdom (of Christ)
full (of a container, vessel, etc.); filled to the brim; packed; filled (with people); full
Ben Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1880 novel by Lew Wallace, several films)
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
military forces; army; troops; number of soldiers
people; citizens; subjects; folk