to be careful; to be discreet; to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to be purified; to be chaste
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
crackling (of fire, fireworks, etc.); sparking; sputtering; to fight; to argue
lightning; thunder; god of thunder; god of lightning; anger; fit of anger
to run about; to rush about
simile; metaphor; allegory; parable
to bring into the open; to reveal; to uncover (e.g. evidence); to bring to light
outrageous; reprehensible; rude; insolent; nefarious
civilian clothes; plain clothes; mufti; plainclothes police officer
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
noisily (e.g. from many people talking); creating a commotion; rustling (leaves); feeling a chill; getting the chills
to take someone down a peg; to cut someone down to size; to dampen someone's confidence
rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse
being struck by lightning; torpedo attack
wasteland; wilderness; abandoned land; devastated land
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
to get damaged; to get chipped; to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt (reputation)
to sit down (and refuse to move); to sit-in (in protest)
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
thuddingly; plumping down (like a heavy weight)
exceptional; unusual; special; especially; exceptionally; unusually
modus operandi; criminal technique; trick
to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)
to belong to; to come under; to be affiliated with; to be subject to
as likely as not; 50-50; even match; tie
absolutely every little bit; everything from A to Z; systematically; thoroughly; one after another
adultery; misconduct; intrigue; criminal connection
truth or falsehood; genuineness; authenticity; veracity
no matter for; without regard to; whatever the ...
biography of a brave fighter; heroic saga; chivalric romance; tale of one's heroism; episode of bravery; acts of violence
endless; boundless; innumerable; endless; never-ending; going on forever
three sides; small offering stand
stern expression; severe expression; grim expression