to fall completely silent; to become still as death
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
successful bid; winning a tender
black suit; mourning clothes; black-suited staff member (e.g. in restaurant, sex establishment, etc.)
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
to be noisy (e.g. from people talking); to be discomposed (e.g. feelings)
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at)
to be pulled in (fish); to be landed
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
way to go!; attaboy!; hear, hear!
with no effort at all; easily
to be caught in a trap (snare, etc.); to fall for (a trick, ambush, etc.)
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
to take action; to start; to get started; to begin to do
(one's) gaze; direction in which one is looking; point of view; standpoint; line covering someone's eyes (in an edited photograph)
firm; strong; solid; stable
one animal (small); (arch.) two-tan bolt of cloth
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
royal castle; imperial castle
to increase; to add to; to augment
poverty-stricken; destitute; poor; penurious
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
being preoccupied with; being obsessed; only thinking of; having only ... on one's mind
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
door handle; doorknob; door knob; knob or handle which operates the door catch
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
moving about in confusion; going every which way; going this way and that
iron wall; impregnable fortress; impregnable; invulnerable; unassailable