to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
to make a mistake; to mess up; to make an error; to err
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
home position; origin; usual place (for something)
to run swiftly; to dash; to rush; to race
to bite into (e.g. rope into skin); to cut into; to eat into; to encroach; to be wedged (i.e. underwear pulled from the back, driving it between the buttocks)
feel (i.e. tactile sensation); touch; feeling; sensation; texture (e.g. food, cloth)
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
to do someone in; to bump someone off
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
some people; a few people; several people
to be found; to be discovered
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
leisurely; slowly; soon; shortly; here and there; scattered
black; dark; blackish; suspicious; criminal; darkened and dirty; sooty
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
groan; moan; roar; growl; buzz; hum (e.g. motor)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
none other than; ... himself; ... herself
to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify
high praise; great admiration; rave reviews
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate
escape; flight; breakout; fleeing; desertion
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
unthinkable; unimaginable; terrible; awful; (arch.) very
influential person; powerful person; big wheel; big gun; power behind the throne
prison guard; warder; jailer; gaoler