to cease; to desist; to cut it out; to lay off (an activity); to drop (a subject) to abolish; to resign
to control; to command; to get the better of
whole face; all over one's face
to tear up; to tear off; to rip up; to separate (e.g. a couple); to disrupt (a relationship)
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
scorn; disdain; contempt; slight
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
judgment; judgement; decision; verdict
spokesperson; speaker (for someone); mouthpiece; voice (e.g. for the ordinary citizen)
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
at once; immediately; right now
to go home; (arch.) to go; (arch.) to leave; (arch.) to pass (of time); (arch.) to die; (arch.) to go bad
affair; state; verdict; sentence; directions; orders
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
my; one's own; I ...; one ...
mansion; palace; (arch.) nobleman; (arch.) noblewoman; (arch.) cabin (on a boat, carriage, etc.)
self restraint; moderating one's behaviour; penitence; confinement to one's home; house arrest
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
to swipe; to nick; to pilfer; to steal
deep blue; bright blue; ghastly pale; pallid; white as a sheet
to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from
split among friends; falling out; internal discord
curtain; bunting; act (in play)
from the beginning; from the first; all along; of course
to crush to death; to stifle to death; to squeeze to death; to stifle (a laugh, etc.); to muffle (one's breathing); to subdue (one's voice)
sidelong glance; short grain (paper)
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
trembling (with fear, anger, etc.); shivering (with cold); shaking; quivering
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
faint; indistinct; dim; (arch.) few; (arch.) a little
appearing and disappearing; slipping in and out of view
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat; to twinkle (e.g. stars); to flicker; to waver
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
splash; spray; chance blow; by-blow; getting dragged into (a quarrel, etc.)
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
to fix (a time, date, etc.); to set; to expect; to hope for; to resolve (to do); to decide upon