close by; right there; short distance away; at once; as soon as possible; immediately
glaring (eyes); piercing; penetrating
ruffian; villain; peculiar person; idiosyncratic person; tricky thing; something that is more than it seems
outer circumference; perimeter; outskirts; periphery
mountain recess; deep in the mountains
carrying in (esp. heavy objects, artwork, furniture); bringing in; taking in
enemy castle; enemy fortress
choice; selection; diagnosis; medical opinion; judgement; opinion
interior; backwoods; hinterland; back regions
not at all inferior to; rival or surpass; compare favorably (with)
stronghold; fortress; strategic position; key position
maze; labyrinth; inner ear
courageously; fearlessly; defiantly; boldly
to jump from one thing to another
it's hard to choose (because both are excellent)
cat-and-mouse (race); lead changing hands many times
tear; rip; rent; slit; crack; chasm
pursuer; pursuing party; posse
iron plate; steel plane; sure thing; certain winner
quick battle for a quick victory; blitzkrieg
certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly
spring; spring (in one's legs); bounce; springboard; impetus
Lagenaria siceraria var. gourda (variety of bottle gourd); gourd (container) made from its fruit
dirt (road, path, etc.); dirt course; dirt track
and; moreover; besides; as well as; and on top of that; at the same time
den of vice; rogue's den; brothel; red-light district; cluttered room
to begin; to set about; to start
to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)
to present; to dedicate; to obey; to follow; to proudly bear
gradually becoming poor; situation getting gradually worse and worse
platform; home; home base; home plate
user; consumer; master (e.g. of swordsmanship); prodigal; spendthrift
a little tight; a little snug; a little strong; a little harsh
grumbling; complaining; muttering; crumpling (e.g. paper)
staringly; fixedly; unblinkingly
de- (indicating reversal, removal, etc.); post-