work; operation; manufacturing; fatigue duty
labor; labour; toil; hardship
to pattern after; to liken to; to imitate
Saint; St.; S.; sacred; holy; pure
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
this is why; this means; it is the case that
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
to tear off; to pluck; to scratch off
explanation; interpretation
to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted
full of (e.g. mistakes); riddled with; covered all over with (blood, mud, etc.)
exemplar; model; example; pattern
middle; midway; middle position; moderate position; interim; intermediary
stone; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); stone (in go); stone (in the bladder, kidney etc.); calculus
Judea (southern Palestine); Jews
tradition; legend; folklore
Bible; the Scriptures; Holy Writ
devil; demon; Satan; the Devil; Māra; evil spirits or forces that hinder one's path to enlightenment
pan; frying pan; panning (a camera)
to instigate; to tempt; to entice; to incite
set; set meal; combo-meal; hairdo
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
from time immemorial; ancient; time-honoured; time-honored
black magic; black art; witchcraft; sorcery
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (handbills, etc.); to spread (rumours, etc.); to give the slip; to throw off
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
charm; incantation; spell; curse
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
directly opposite; right in front
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
serving customers; looking after visitors; reception
inexcusable; unjustifiable; sorry; remorseful; excuse me; (I'm) sorry
simply; merely; only; solely
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment