threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
certainly; absolutely; (not even) a little bit; diligently
doubt; distrust; suspicion (of)
the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket
to wear extra clothes; to dress formally
to play a leading role; to play a central part
to pledge allegiance; to swear an oath of allegiance; to take an oath of allegiance
trifling with; toying with; playing with; tossing about (a ship)
to put one's heart and soul (into); to completely devote oneself (to)
peace; security; tranquility; tranquillity
permanent; everlasting; lasting; very long; many years of
great cause; moral law; justice
wiles; trick; artifice; lover (male) (esp. of a prostitute)
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
heir; successor; family estate; family fortune; headship of a family
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
economic; financial; economical; thrifty; frugal
(the) mainstream; main course (of a river); main stream
the present age; these days; (present) head of the family
young man; youth; lad; servant boy; young shopboy
battery; battery; pitcher and catcher
sprinkling water (to keep down dust, cool pavements, etc.)
to cense; to burn incense
fascination; bewitchment; entrancement; dazzlement
smell (esp. a good smell); fragrance; scent; aroma; perfume
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
fanatic; fanatic believer; zealot
adopted child (usu. male); son-in-law
major contender; strong (leading) candidate; front runner
re-education; retraining; in-service training
sigh (of grief, disappointment, etc.); grieving; lamenting; deploring
to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)