to squint (one eye); to narrow
to tear; to rip up; to cut up; to cleave; to forcibly separate (e.g. two lovers); (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
refutation; rebuttal; retort
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
hatred; abhorrence; loathing; detestation
to connect; to link together; to pull together; to close tightly; to purse (e.g. lips)
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
rather; sooner; preferably; on the contrary; if anything
youngster; neophyte; greenhorn
to be kind to; to treat kindly
to take advantage of someone's kindness or patience; to get carried away; to be elated; to get puffed up (with pride); to push one's luck; to get cocky
one day; (on) a certain day
offender; criminal; culprit
detective; investigator; sleuth; detective work; secret investigation
with a plop; with a plonk; with a plunk; with a flop
punishment; judgement; judgment; decapitation
fast; quick; easy; simple; as soon as ...; the moment ...
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
offense and defense; offence and defence
short distance; close range
to glare at each other; to confront each other
pathological; morbid; unhealthy; diseased; unwholesome; abnormal
over-fond parent; doting parent
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
in the same way; like; likewise; similarly
palm; open hand; playing on equal terms; lack of handicap
large drop (of rain, sweat, tears, etc.); large grain-like object (e.g. grape, cherry)