previous conviction; criminal record; previous offense; previous offence
police; police officer; police station
stigmatized property; real estate where a crime, death, etc. has occurred
to pin the enemy down; to glare another down (and render impotent)
to be unable to let pass unnoticed; to be unable to be indifferent; to be unable to just watch (without doing anything)
what little ... one has; tiny amount of; paltry
to use to the full (one's voice, energy, etc.); to muster all of (one's strength, courage, etc.); to summon all of; to exert fully; to strain (one's voice)
nothing but; none other than
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
to tear off; to peel off; to rip off; to strip off; to skin; to flay
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
like this; in this way; as you see
swift attack; quick attack; fast break; right away; without delay; immediately
to force someone to clamp with their teeth; to force into someone's mouth (e.g. a gag); to wedge into a space; to inflict (a blow); to deal (a hit); to pull (a joke)
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
belief; faith; conviction
manly; masculine; like a man
to break by hand (e.g. a flower); to break off (a twig); to pluck (a flower, a bud); to make a young woman one's own thing
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
to give an answer; to find an answer to a question; to work out a solution
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
please; somehow or other; one way or another
to fight against; to oppose; to face
to be moved by affection; to be moved by kindness; to be touched
presentation; exhibit; suggest; citation
needle (compass, gauge, etc.); hand (clock); indicator; guiding principle; guideline; guide
itemization (of expenses); the items; breakdown; classification
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to seduce
unsuitable; inappropriate; improper
being beaten by one's opponent's persistence; being outlasted; running out of patience; giving in; succumbing (to)
vocal sound; tone of voice
enough; sufficient; plenty; sufficiently; fully; thoroughly
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
cares; ill feeling; reserve
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
accidental death; casualty