murder; killing; murderer
to mediate; to intervene; to smooth
to destroy; to crush; to break by striking; to spoil; to ruin
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
to fall ill; to suffer from (e.g. a disease); to have something wrong with (e.g. an inner organ)
cool-headed; level-headed; hard-headed
rather; better; instead; if anything
collaborator; cooperator; coworker; ally
to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to be filled with (emotion, enthusiasm, etc.); to fill the room (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. voice); to hold (a castle, fortress, etc.)
once you've committed a crime, commit to it; in for a penny, in for a pound; (lit.) if you've eaten poison, (lick) the plate
gradually becoming poor; situation getting gradually worse and worse
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
intent to kill; intent to murder; urge to kill; murderous impulse
depending on the answer; hinging on the reply
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
observation; survey; watching
to hide; to conceal; to lower volume (of a sound or one's voice) so as not to be heard; to become quiet and inconspicuous
breath; breathing; tone; mood
to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
to bring down (an animal, opponent, etc.); to kill; to shoot dead; to shoot down
number one; first; best; most; game; round
mobilization; mobilisation
in advance; beforehand; previously
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
advantages and disadvantages; interests (of parties)
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
go that far; to that extent
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
decisive moment; turning point; critical moment; win-or-bust situation
rattling; clattering; trembling; shivering; whining; grumbling
essential; substantial; substantive; intrinsic
teacher; instructor; professor
ambush; lying in wait for an ambush
shelter; safe shelter; evacuation shelter; place of refuge
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving