shades of evening; dead of night
to disappear into; to be lost in; to do something under the cover of (confusion, etc.); to be almost indistinguishable; to be confusingly similar; to be diverted from (negative emotions, etc.)
to run at full speed; to run and run; to try one's hardest
the number of people; many people; a large number of people; (counted as an) adult
body; physical system; (the) person
second day of the month; two days
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
coachman; driver; cabman; postilion
stand; rack; support; holder; counter for machines, incl. vehicles; setting (e.g. in jewellery); level (e.g. price level)
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
fatigue; weariness; exhaustion; tiredness
now that; since; as long as; provided that
unreasonable; irrational; outrageous; absurd
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
the end; the extremity; the limit; the limits; the result
laid-back; carefree; easygoing; thoughtless; happy-go-lucky
we'll cross that bridge when we get there; we'll think about it when the time comes
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
poverty-stricken; destitute; poor; penurious
lottery; lot; raffle; draw
to attach; to stick together; to place together; to put side-by-side; to make someone get married; to get someone hitched
short end of the stick; short straw; unlucky number; blank; bad bargain
canopy (esp. the cloth or canvas used for it); awning; top (of a convertible); helmet cape; cloth covering one's back to protect against arrows during battle
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
to steel oneself to; to brace oneself
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
this and that (esp. complaining or protesting); something or other
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (e.g. gazing, staring)
to shelter (e.g. a fugitive); to harbour; to harbor; to hide; to give refuge to
judgment; judgement; decision; verdict
to receive punishment; to be punished; to pay a penalty
to throw; to toss; to hit; to strike; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles)
incitement; sedition; agitation; abetting
stiff and slackless; tense without any looseness; cling tightly; pulled or stretched as far as possible; creaking of a door or oar
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
will; volition; intention; intent; determination