vocal sound; tone of voice
nothing new; same as always; an old story; nothing new about it; not the first time it has happened
to injure; to damage; to kill; to hinder; to obstruct
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
entertainment (of guests; esp. in the corporate world); treating (to food and drinks); wining and dining
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
calm; composed; self-possessed; firm
age-appropriate (esp. of clothing, hairstyles)
green; wet behind the ears; immature; (lit.) smelling of milk
to dig out; to gouge out; to scoop; to ladle; to jerk (one's chin)
professional killer; hit man
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
to fall on one's backside
intent to kill; intent to murder; urge to kill; murderous impulse
rag; scrap; fault (esp. in a pretense, pretence); defect; run-down; shabby
undetermined manner of death; suspicious death
to show one's true colors (colours); to expose one's faults; to give oneself away
defense; defence; protection
spontaneous discharge; accidental gun discharge
tone of command; authoritative tone; commanding tone
serious; severe; grave; acute
fascination; to charm; to fascinate; to mesmerize
menu; schedule; program; (computer) menu
pre-made (esp. food); prepared in advance
to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time); to cook (various ingredients) together
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
to lay aside; to set aside