wintertime; winter season
fierce; intense; severe; violent; strong; vehement
to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to wedge oneself into; to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below
to rest one's chin in one's hands
expert; professional; master; woman in the nightlife business; demimondaine; geisha and prostitutes
(sense of) presence; realism; ambiance
small; fine; detailed; stingy
retelling (of a tale, legend, etc.)
to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)
being together; going together; matching (clothing); going together
arrangement; preparations; search (by police)
residing; living; dwelling
famous; well-known; renowned; your name
greeting; a fine thing to say
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
not knowing one's social position; overweening; overreaching; forgetting who one is
copy; duplicate; facsimile; transcript
to fall into someone's hands; to pass into another's possession
in one's hands; in one's control
to interfere (with); to hinder; to be hindered (from doing); to become impeded; to have difficulty; to suffer inconvenience
intention; idea; inclination; wish
abruptly (rising); slowly (rising); plump; rotund
to drive (e.g. horse, carriage); to control; to manage
to feel like it; to get to think that way; to become so minded
investigation (esp. in academic and scientific contexts)
future; prospects; outlook; journey ahead; distance yet to cover
judgment; judgement; decision; verdict
to be subject to punishment; to be punished
(crime of) abandonment of a corpse; abandoning a dead body
accomplishment; execution
to be too numerous; to be too much
inarticulate; not making oneself quite clear; slurring one's words; evasive
manslaughter; bodily injury resulting in death
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem