no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
forbidding look; uncanny look
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
song lyrics; words of a song; libretto
without; unless; have to do
to be helpful; to help; to be of assistance; to come in handy
all talk; glib; insincere; empty; specious
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
deep (of emotions, connections, etc.)
babysitting; babysitter; taking care of; assisting; assistant
minute; micro; detailed; delicate; subtle
help; assistance; service
cormorant (Phalacrocoracidae spp.)
abstention; nonintervention; noninterference
as is habit; the way life normally is
common knowledge; being well-known; making (something) well-known
unable to stay still; unable to contain one's feelings; unable to restrain oneself
with a bang; with a crash; with a bump; suddenly (fall); sharply
covered wagon; prairie schooner
canopy (esp. the cloth or canvas used for it); awning; top (of a convertible); helmet cape; cloth covering one's back to protect against arrows during battle
thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
pass (e.g. backstage pass); permit (to pass or travel); laissez passer; passport
commonplace (of people or animals); ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; found around every corner
(male) farmer; peasant; farmhand
employee; worker; laborer (labourer); blue-collar worker
magic; sorcery; wizardry; magic (illusion); conjuring
to slip through; to slip past; to evade
highly priced; expensive; valuable; costly
(horse-drawn) cart; wagon; dray
(truck) load-carrying tray; (bicycle) luggage carrier; roof rack
barrier; checkpoint; checking station
arrangement (of resources); deployment; stationing; posting; disposition; configuration
to come out; to appear; to turn up; to emerge
stirring; slight movement
to be cut out for (e.g. a job); to be suited (to)
all of a sudden; unexpected; abrupt; sudden
to shake and untangle; to shake free from
to tuck (e.g. sleeves); to roll up
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
to lose one's cool; to blow one's top; to flip one's lid; to get angry
strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing
administrative; businesslike; practical; impersonal; perfunctory; robot-like