to stand still (for a while); to remain in one place; to stand alone (of a building, statue, tree, etc.); to stand quietly; to wander about; to loiter
second basement level; subbasement
blockade; lockdown; sealing off (an area); freezing (funds)
to outwit; to outsmart; to counterplot; to pierce something all the way through
slowly; tardily; complaining; grumbling; unsettled (e.g. weather); loose
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
by today; before the day is over
man's weeping (esp. of someone not prone to tears)
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
to become frightened; to get scared; to be seized with fear; to be intimidated; to lose one's nerve; to get cold feet
you could say that; that might be so
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
light; light (colour, food, comedy, etc.); right; right field; right fielder
to turn on; to switch on; to light up
to complain; to make a complaint
tone (of voice); manner of talking
assassin; candidate fielded by a political party to oust an incumbent of the same party
(surprise) attack; assault; raid; charge
to read (someone's) thoughts; to guess what (someone) is thinking
championship game; finals (of a tournament); deciding round
mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event
metamorphosis; disguise; transformation; shapeshifting; morphing
(rolling) along; (rolling) over and over; with a bright, ringing sound (e.g. of a bell); (laughing) in a bright, high-pitched tone; (changing) frequently (of opinions, conversation topic, etc.); constantly; (losing) all too easily
easily; effortlessly; changing completely; plink (sound of something light falling or rolling)
science; to think about scientifically; to think in terms of science
device; equipment; machinery; apparatus
arrival of goods; goods received
merchant; trader; expert (in a trade or profession); professional; woman working in the nightlife business (bar or nightclub hostess, geisha, etc.); demimondaine
fluent (in a language); flowing
mum; mom; mummy; wifey; dear; missus
mishearing; (feigned) deafness; homophonic translation of song lyrics for comic effect
close friendship; close friend; good friend; intimate relations; sexual intercourse; sex
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
to sense; to perceive; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
healthy; robust; strong; solid; durable
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
distinguished family; famous family; noble family; prestigious organization (company, school, etc.)