confluence (of rivers); merge (of traffic); conflux; union (e.g. of forces); linking up; merging
way (of doing); manner; method; means
to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
being absorbed in; losing oneself in; losing control of oneself
to be within others' sight; to be visible; to be conspicuous; to attract public attention; to come under observation
to get entangled; to get tangled; to have poor control over (one's tongue, feet, etc.); to trip over; to become complicated
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
to suck up; to absorb; to squeeze (money)
isolation; cut off; blockade; quarantine; interception; deprivation
manners; behavior; behaviour
gaudy; showy; garish; crooked; vicious; wicked
robbery; pillage; seizure; hijacking; plunder; extortion
abduction; kidnapping; kidnaping
(living) sacrifice; victim; scapegoat
summons; summonsing; citation; subpoena; arraigning; calling
brute; beast; monster; inhuman person; ungrateful person
(only) one option; one possible choice
to speak sharply (e.g. during a heated discussion or argument)
several years standing; over several years
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
place for relaxation and refreshment
solid; strong; sturdy; durable; stout
lack of ability; inadequacy; (being) out of one's depth
offender; criminal; culprit
knothole; peep-hole; bad eyes
powerlessness; helplessness; incompetent
stigma; dishonour; dishonor; infamy
pressure; stress; pressure (e.g. political); coercion; arm-twisting
certain amount; some; certain person; Mr So-and-so; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
plot; intrigue; scheme; conspiracy; agreement between two or more people to commit an unlawful act
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
older sister; elder sister
great laughter; burst of laughter