playing dead; feigning death; playing possum
to escape; to make one's getaway; to manage to get away
in drops; dripping; gently (sloping); sluggishly; endlessly; leisurely
escape; flight; running away; elopement; fleeing
to plan; to plot; to attempt (e.g. suicide, murder); to undertake (e.g. business); (arch.) to stand on tip-toes
(animal) collar; necklace; choker
(this) small amount; (such a) paltry amount; only this much; slightest bit
outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person
result (that makes an act worthwhile); worth (in doing something); value; effect; use; benefit
one's own thoughts; one's personal opinion; one's personal view
rearing; training; nurture; cultivation; promotion
course; route; course (of study); program; lane (in running, swimming, etc.); course (of action); policy
payment in advance; advance payment; prepayment
toy; (person or thing treated as a) plaything
price; cost; charge; payment; bill; fee
to see through (a plot, lie, etc.); to penetrate into; to discover; to find out