an instant; a split second; no time at all; (lit.) time of an "ah!"
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
to steal; to rob; to take away
robber; mugger; robbery; burglary
has never (done, occurred); there has never been an instance (where); there is no precedent (for)
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
to thrust away; to send flying
to slam into; to crash into; to run into; to face (trouble, difficulties, etc.); to confront
to rain incessantly; to downpour
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
intruder; invader; trespasser; raider
these guys; these fellows
brat; kid; urchin; preta; hungry ghost
smart-alecky; clever-clever; cheeky; cunning; crafty; shrewd
banning of books; banned book
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
cool-headed; level-headed; hard-headed
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
to lose completely; to waste; to let slip away
division of work; sharing out the work; splitting into groups (e.g. to search for someone); separating into parties
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve; to transfer (phone call)
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
to straighten up; to sit upright
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
to change; to switch; to change over (to); to renew
government official; public servant; civil servant
sneakily; secretly; stealthily; on the sly
thief; burglar; robber; theft; burglary; robbery
valuable article; valuables
to put (wood, coal, paper, etc.) into the fire; to throw on the fire; to add to the fire; to burn
collection of books; (personal) library
mark; sign; to mark; to put a mark on; trademark; paying attention to