test; trial; probation; ordeal; tribulation
just; justifiable; right; due; proper; equitable
to read and understand; to subject to close analysis; to read deeply; to decipher; to decode
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room
curve; turn; curveball; curve ball; (wine) cellar
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
with a clink; with a flop; suddenly; all of a sudden
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
undoubted; unmistakable; definite
lineage; stock; descent; strain; blood relationship
law; rule; regulation; destiny; fate; karma
to gain a reliable foundation and be in a safe condition; to rest easy; (lit.) to board a large ship
half-cooked; rare; ambiguous; vague; immature
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
breaking through; breakthrough; surmounting; overcoming; exceeding; passing
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
to do without being seen (by); to do behind (someone's) back; to do without the knowledge of (e.g. one's parents)
to go through; to pass through; to struggle through; to get through (difficulties, danger, etc.); to escape (through the cordon)
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
to provide; to arrange; to install
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
fairness; impartiality; justice; objectivity
in detail; with great care; completely; fully
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
late at night; at a late hour
to beat; to attack (an enemy); to do away with; to finish off
treasure; picture of a treasure ship; money; cash
robbery; pillage; seizure; hijacking; plunder; extortion
to be absorbed in reading
one's physical safety; personal security
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by