to read (a book); to open (a book) to read; to unravel (e.g. a mystery); to discover (the truth)
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
to go too far; to go past; to go to extremes; to overdo it
Buddha; Shakyamuni; Buddhist image; figure of Buddha; the dead; dead person
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
to put on (another's shoes by mistake); to put (shoes) on the wrong feet; to mistake (one thing for another); to confuse; to have a mistaken idea of
stamp; sticker (in messaging apps); (large) emoji
the same; the said; likewise
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
form (as opposed to substance); formality; method; system; format; mode
beforehand; in advance; previously
process; procedure; sequence; protocol; instruction
rough; careless; slovenly; slipshod; rude; impolite
refreshing (e.g. feeling, scene, wind, morning air); brisk; bracing; fresh; refreshed
counter for choices, options, etc.
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
the dark side; the seamy side
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
many; much; plenty; hardly
embrace; hug; holding in one's arms
enclosing (e.g. with a letter)
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
maze; labyrinth; inner ear
rough sketch; floor plan; blueprint
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
unexpectedly; unusually; considering all that
stinging; smarting; on edge; nervous; ripping; peeling
preventing (someone) from leaving; confinement; keeping indoors; being stranded; grounding
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
kind; sort; type; equal; match; peer
sagacity; wisdom; intelligence
extensive knowledge; erudition
to take the initiative; to forestall; to beat to the punch
to become desperate; to give in to despair
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
general; admiral; head; chief; old chap; mate
watch-keeping; guard; lookout
labor; labour; toil; trouble; pains; work
human-wave tactics; throwing people at a problem