to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
wastebasket; wastepaper basket
to throw into; to dump in together
concentrated fire; intense criticism
houses and inhabitants; population
to be petrified; to be unable to move; to be paralyzed (with horror); to be stupefied (with amazement)
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
depressed; bummed out; down; heavy-hearted; heavy-spirited; feeling reluctant (to do)
to assign; to allot; to divide among; to distribute; to prorate; to assess
turn (in line); order of things; sequential order
to entwine; to twine around; to coordinate (with); to arrest
escape; flight; running away; elopement; fleeing
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
personal identification number; PIN; password number
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
card (information, filing, etc.); card (greetings, congratulations, etc.); (Western) playing cards; credit card; debit card; match; game
surrender (to the authorities); giving oneself up; turning oneself in
to take seriously; to believe in; to fall for
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
father; dad; husband; you; he
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
suggestion; hint; implication
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
to be helpful; to help; to be of assistance; to come in handy
common reed (Phragmites australis)
tightrope walking; high-wire act; funambulism; treading a tightrope; walking on thin ice; pulling a risky balancing act
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
just one person; only one
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
dull (e.g. of movement or reaction); sluggish
to spend time (on doing something)