(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
to straighten up; to sit upright
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
to change; to exchange; to convert; to renew; to throw a switch; to replace
government official; clerk
sneakily; secretly; stealthily; on the sly
thief; burglar; robber; theft; burglary; robbery
valuable article; valuables
to throw on the fire; to burn
collection of books; (personal) library
mark; symbol; to mark; to put a mark on; trademark; paying attention to; focusing on
snake; serpent; large snake
to entangle; to entwine; to pick a quarrel; to find fault; to be involved with; to be influenced by
donor; contributor; provider
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over
discovery; detection; finding
rough; wild; rude; harsh; gruff; violent
to curl oneself up; to squeeze oneself in; to be huddled
you; you bastard; you son of a bitch; (arch.) you
to write down; to note; to jot down; to remember
half-baked; dim-witted; meatheaded
to kill by hitting; to beat to death; to slaughter
angry voice; one's voice when shouting with anger
all manner of (verbal) abuse; all kinds of names; abusive language; torrent of abuse; stream of insults
echo; reverberation; response; reaction; repercussions
to tremble violently; to shudder up; to shake
order; command; directions; instructions
to feign ignorance; to play dumb
fruit grown near the tip of the vine (hence stunted and unripe); weak-looking fellow; pale-faced man; pasty-faced man
youngster; boy; young Buddhist monk; young bonze; young shop-boy; errand boy
to grab (someone) by the collar; to size (someone) by the lapels
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
hanging in midair; suspended in midair; midair stunt; aerial stunt
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
private pupil; apprentice
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
master; boss; stable master; craftsman; artisan; (arch.) foster parent
to return evil for good; to return a favour with spite (favor)
to step firmly; to harden by treading