on the bone (meat, etc.); unboned; skeletal system; skeleton
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
to imagine; to picture; to figure; to see
calamity; misfortune; disaster
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
to cause; to induce; to bring about; to pull upright; to help up (e.g. a fallen person)
bizarre; strange; eccentric; odd; queer
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
suddenly; all of a sudden
to surround; to crowd around
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones
mistaking one person for another; (case of) mistaken identity
to have a meal; to eat; to make a living; to earn one's bread
taking captive; carrying away; kidnapping; kidnaping; abduction
at once; right away; promptly; on the spur of the moment
to give a little chuckle; to let out a giggle
to become clumsy; to miss one's aim
clergyman; churchman; clergy
underground; below the ground; world of the dead; the grave; underground (activities, movement, etc.); secret
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
newcomer; neophyte; novice; newbie
dim witted; bird-brained; dullard
circumstances; condition; to arrange; to manage; to lend money; to raise money
to jerk one's chin; to nod toward; to point one's chin at
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
sale; selling; selling point; gimmick; seller; vendor
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
to take notice (of); to pay attention (to)
all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of
(smelling) strongly; pungently; furiously; indignantly; fuming
to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
mixed race; mixed parentage
to be born; to come into the world
(hand) towel; handkerchief; paper tissue; napkin; serviette
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
to rub; to scrub; to scrape
dignified; majestic; stately; lordly; commanding