depths of Hell; abyss; inescapable situation
to show contempt for; to look down upon; to have a low opinion of; to cause to fall; to make decline
though imperfect; somehow; somehow or other
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
to smoke (e.g. fire); to billow smoke; to smoulder; to be hazy; to look dim
imperfect; incomplete; faulty; defective
with religious zeal; with utmost devotion; take great care of
covered wagon; prairie schooner
to go wrong; to go awry; to go off track; to go out of whack
news (from somebody); letter; contact; (somebody's) whereabouts; (somebody's) movements
plausible (but untrue); credible (e.g. of a lie); specious; truthy
mortal enemy; sworn enemy; nemesis
yours sincerely; respectfully yours
patriotic feelings; patriotism
striking with the back of the sword
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold
impatient; tantalized; tantalised; irritated; chagrined; chagrinned
after staying up all night
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
ecstasy; rapture; trance; senility
pearls thrown before swine; unused possession; useless possession; waste of talent
advantage; point in favor; point in favour
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
to smoke (e.g. pipe); to puff (cigarette)
perseverance; determination; tenacity; energy
punishment; judgement; judgment