to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
shout; cry; outcry; yell; shriek; scream
to roll in; to tumble into; to visit (esp. to stay overnight as an unwanted guest); to fall in one's way; to fall into one's lap
to hang over; to shroud; to enshroud; to envelop; to screen
smelling burnt; tasting burnt; having a burnt smell
to be cloying; to be sick and tired with; to be disgusted with; to stink
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
dispersion; scattering; spreading out; diffusion
cookware; cooking utensil
black; dark; blackish; suspicious; criminal; darkened and dirty; sooty
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
control; bringing under control; settling (a matter); putting in order
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
inquiry; enquiry; investigation; (police) interview; questioning (e.g. witness, suspect); hearing
to begin (doing); to start (doing)
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
scenery; scene; landscape; scene (e.g. of a crime)
ordinary; average; run-of-the-mill
still more; even more; much more; increased; greater
at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)
everyday life; daily life
to cut up; to cleave; to spare (time, money, etc.); to use part of something; (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
at the last moment; this late in the game
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable
right on the heels of yesterday, then today ...; soon after something, and yet now ...
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
personification; impersonation; embodiment
state; condition; the way things should be; ideal state; truth
failure; mistake; blunder
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
different person; another person; someone else; changed man
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor