falling together; mutual destruction; joint bankruptcy
complete change; about-face
doubt; suspicion; misgivings; scruples
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
body; group; party; company; troupe
rogue; thug; hoodlum; punk; racketeer
(state of) house arrest; (state of) confinement
easily; readily; with ease; without trouble
intruder; invader; trespasser; raider
to reflect; to throw back light
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
overcoat; greatcoat; cloak; wrap; mantle
minute (unit of time); fun (one tenth of a monme, 5.787 grains)
bed; berth; crib; cot; kip; bedroom
tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle
uneasiness; vague apprehension; premonition
waking up; awakening; arousal; disillusion; disillusionment; awakening
glasses; eyeglasses; spectacles; judgment; judgement; discrimination
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
wherein; therein; thereinto
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.)
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
to play a leading role; to play a central part
to become pale; to turn pale
barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty
to stiffen; to become stiff
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
mere consolation; temporary peace of mind
to think hard; to brood over; to worry too much (about); to torment oneself (with the thought of)
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
to go away; to become more distant; to fade away; to be estranged
essence; true nature; substance; reality