mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
to roll up; to hoist; to take away; to rip off (e.g. money from someone); to blow up (dust)
deep blue; bright blue; ghastly pale; pallid; white as a sheet
money paid to the government
to be possessed by an evil spirit; to be tempted; to give in to an urge; to succumb to temptation
bet; wager; stake; gamble
stale; hackneyed; cliched
cleaning up somebody else's mess; carrying the can; ass-wiping; arse-wiping
unavoidably; inevitably; necessarily; reluctantly; against one's will
by nature; naturally; by birth; innately; congenitally
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
underling; person of low standing; grunt; petty (work, official, etc.); minor; lowly
to kill by burning to death
bad reputation; ill repute; bad name; (arch.) evil deed; (arch.) wrongdoing; (arch.) wrongdoer
small mercy (from some misfortune); silver lining of a dark cloud; consolation in sadness; blessing in disguise
authorities; relevant authorities; authorities concerned; this office
arrest; apprehension; capture
Department of Defense (U.S.); the Pentagon
party (of people); set (of people); clan; family; fellow
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
engaging in (work); pursuing (e.g. studies); following (a profession); being involved in
chip; microchip; chip (in poker, roulette, etc.); casino token; chip (shot); (wood) chip
to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
scoring combination in one's dealt hand (i.e. at the start of a game); meld in a starting hand
gambling house; gaming room; gambling den
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
recollection; reminiscence
this occasion; at this time; now
depending on the circumstances; due to (with modifying verb)
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
surely (not); certainly (not)
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
slightly bitter (taste); bittersweet (memory, experience, etc.)
from what I've heard; according to reports; from what they say
(with a) start; fright; alarm
going around; orbiting; circling; circumference; girth; surroundings
to return to normal; to revert to the starting point; to go back to how it was
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)