to tie; to restrain; to confine; to bind; to fasten
to write down; to note; to jot down; to remember
to struggle; to writhe; to wriggle; to act frantically; to make desperate efforts
cold; frigid; bracing; dignified
to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to intimidate; to frighten
to boost; to force up; to push up
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
private property; personal belongings; personal effects
to deceive; to delude; to trick; to be as ... as ... (e.g. "as bright as day", "as beautiful as a rose")
resolute; firm; dauntless; undaunted
repeatedly opening and closing (one's mouth); gasping; flapping (e.g. shoe sole); gaping open and shut; heartily (eating); devouring
to seal (letter); to prevent; to forbid; to block
abandonment; renunciation; resignation; abdication (responsibility, right)
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to one's heart's content; to one's complete satisfaction; as much as one likes; heartily; thoroughly; without restraint
creaking; squeaking; packing in tightly; cramming; hard (pressing, tying, twisting, etc.); tightly
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
investigation (e.g. by police or prosecutors); examination; inquiry; enquiry
prison; jail; gaol; firm; solid; strong
to investigate; to examine
severe; harsh; hard; cruel; rigorous
to arrange beforehand to tell the same story; to get the stories straight
to poison (e.g. food, drink); to administer poison
retaliation; revenge; reprisal; retorsion; retortion
one's speciality; one's forte; one's strong point
care; precaution; guarding; caution
inspection; examination; survey
injury; harm; evil influence; damage
bedside; near one's pillow
beyond help; past salvation; incorrigible; irredeemable
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
phantom; vision; illusion; extremely rare item
to consult with; to discuss; to confer; to deliberate
to be ill; to suffer from; to worry about; to be concerned about; to have trouble doing ...; to be unable to ...
mental derangement; madness; insanity