to tell (to do); to order; to tell on (someone); to tattle; to often say
argument; discussion; dispute; controversy
woman; lady; adult female
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits
to be noisy (e.g. from people talking); to be discomposed (e.g. feelings)
sad fate; tragic doom; ill fate
to drive on; to urge forward (e.g. cattle); to rouse (game from its cover); to press a tenant to leave; to evict
deliberation; (thoughtful) consideration; to consider a matter carefully
tactician; schemer; intriguer; resourceful person
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
particular; special; (not) particularly; (not) especially
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
here and there; little by little; sporadically; dots; spots
to throw at; to turn; to raise
suitable; satisfactory; desirable
comparatively; relatively
derisory; negligible; minimal; nominal; imperceptible
to graze (e.g. bullet); to scratch; to touch lightly; to take a percentage; to exploit; to squeeze
measure; step; dealing with; medical treatment
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
to turn over (face down); to lay face down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down; to lie flat (on the ground)
great (i.e. great-grandson, great-grandmother)
great-grandfather; great-granddad; great-grandad
to appease; to suppress; to calm
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree
to send; to forward; to hand over (e.g. money)
to get carried away; to become over-excited; to push one's luck; to push a good thing too far
memories; recollections; reminiscence
having sticky fingers; compulsive thievery; habitual movement of one's hands; marks from being handled often
to go underground; to go into hiding
darn it!; darn!; oops!; oh dear!; oh no!
making off with (something); absconding; stolen; absconded (with)
mean; contemptible; despicable; dirty; foul; cowardly
ancestral; hereditary; imported; transmitted; handed down
to investigate; to examine
matter of concern and interest