how long; how much; to what extent
to interrupt (a story, etc.); to bend at the waist
to tear off; to pluck; to scratch off
to crumble down; to tumble down; to fall in
one's last moments; death throes; agony of death
groan; moan; roar; growl; buzz; hum (e.g. motor)
nonsense; no meaning; meaningless
to stumble a step or two forward (when trying to stop); to pass one's destination and stumble a step or two forward; to totter
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error; to be wrong; to be incorrect; to mislead; to misguide
to hurt; to smart; to sting
junction; crossroads; division point; parting of ways
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
failed attempt (at a crime, suicide, etc.)
deviation; departure; omission
premature; untimely (e.g. death); early
to be unable to understand; to baffle one's understanding; to be beyond one's comprehension
imprisonment; incarceration
to be different from what was previously said; to be different from what was promised
lead nowhere; get one nowhere; no use; fruitless; there's no point (in doing)
to be on the lookout; to lie in wait
one by one; one at a time; in turn
solid; robust; tight; taut; shrewd; calculating
moving about; stirring about
stern expression; severe expression; grim expression
escort (e.g. under guard); convoy
criminal; culprit; offender; rogue
height; acme; extremity; end; limit
prison; jail; gaol; firm; solid; strong
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
prison guard; jailer; gaoler
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
right side; right-hand side
iron grill; iron grille; iron lattice; prison
to install; to equip; to mount
single cell; isolation cell; solitary cell; solitary confinement cell
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort