to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
young lady of noble birth; princess (esp. in Western contexts, tales, etc.); girl; small; cute; (arch.) prostitute
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
to float; to become merry; to be cheerful; to become loose; to become unsteady; to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you)
perfectly round; perfectly circular
unladylike; unbecoming; immodest; unthinkable; impossible; ridiculous
My goodness!; Good lord!; Holy cow!
to crumble down; to tumble down; to fall in
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
(your, his, her) daughter
to (an extent); up to; doesn't amount to doing ...; not significant enough to require ...; even if ...
support; participation; assistance; complicity; conspiracy
but; however; provided that
murder; homicide; manslaughter
participation; taking part in; participating in; being concerned in
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
murder; killing; murderer
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
else; in addition; on top of that; furthermore; further; besides
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
difficult to ...; hard to ...
selfish; self-indulgent; arbitrary
(having) life-and-death power (over)
right (to do something); authority; power
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
punishment without a legal trial; vigilantism
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
being the runner-up; finishing second
to make someone drink; to force someone to drink; to serve (alcohol); to treat someone (to drinks); to be drinkable (esp. of alcohol); to be palatable
the end; the extremity; the limit; the limits; the result
besides; moreover; in addition