trying to think of a way (to); devising means (to); working out (how to do); contriving (to raise money); managing
to put into effect; to put into practice
(much) more than others; exceedingly; extremely; unusually
separation; farewell; parting
being isolated and helpless; fighting (struggling) alone and unassisted
to torture; to persecute; to excruciate
anyway; anyhow; at any rate; in any case
causing concern; (lit.) bad for the heart
closure (of a road); suspension of traffic; road closed; closed to traffic; no through road
red light (esp. on emergency vehicles)
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
news media; news organization; newspeople; people in the press
down jacket; quilted down coat
fray; fighting; brawling; scuffle
to be wet; to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked
to take (someone) out (for a walk, to lunch, etc.); to entice out; to lure away
barefaced (e.g. lie); shameless; transparent; pure white; very clear
all doors closed; blocked in every direction; cornered
slow; sluggish; bushy (hair); thick; unfashionable; lacking style
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
even so (expressing frustration, etc.); still
(clenched) fist; knuckles
opposition; resistance; insubordination; defiance; hostility; rebellion
(stand to) attention!; standing at attention
order (esp. to a number of people); command; ritual of bowing at start and end of school class
being about to cry; the verge of tears
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction
to feign ignorance; to pretend one doesn't know
suicidal act; self-destroying action; suicidal action
foolishness; silliness; stupidity; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
not asking (about); letting go unquestioned; disregarding; ignoring; overlooking
to ask for instructions; to ask for someone's opinion; to inquire of; to invoke an oracle; to consult an oracle