to be prepared to flee; to become restless; to become agitated
bad (taste); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
(at) high speed; as fast as one can; with lightning speed
dirty work; unpleasant task
to accuse somebody; to charge someone
to blow upon; to breathe on; to pick (a fight); to force (unreasonable terms); to exaggerate; to overcharge
carpenter's square; instigation; suggestion
half-crying; being on the verge of crying
blackmail; extortion; racketeering; blackmailer; extortionist
to threaten; to intimidate; to be threatening
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
real intention; true motive; true will; original intention; original purpose; original hope
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing
to boil; to decoct; to infuse
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
bribe; money under the table
robbery; pillage; seizure; hijacking; plunder; extortion
jumping to a wrong conclusion
curious onlookers; rubbernecks
distrust; mistrust; insincerity; impiety; faithlessness
exactly as stated; verbatim
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
chilly; unpleasantly cold
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
intentionally; deliberately; designedly; especially; particularly
to reveal by washing the surface; to expose by washing away dirt, earth, etc.; to discover (by investigation); to bring to light; to start washing
to rush on; to attack; to swoop down on
(making a) lesson (of); (setting an) example; warning
to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint
(any) particular; special; particularly noteworthy; worth mentioning
origin; source; exit; point of departure; time to take action
to seize; to capture; to arrest; to hold down; to subdue
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
to hold one's breath; to bate one's breath
self restraint; moderating one's behaviour; penitence; confinement to one's home; house arrest
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances