rescue; extricate; reclaim; deliverance
last night; the previous night; night before (Christmas, etc.); eve (of festival, major event, etc.)
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
the problem (at issue); the point at issue; problematic issue; problem
to force one's way through
member; participant; attendee; lineup (sport)
to fall behind; to lag behind; to be outdistanced; to be beaten
to seize; to capture; to arrest; to hold down; to subdue
either way; in any case; one way or another
secret plan; secret scheme; secret stratagem; secret method
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious
heartbroken thoughts; heartrending grief; overwhelming sorrow
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
feeling guilty; having a guilty conscience; having qualms about
to do together; to share; to participate in
query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to play the fool; to be in one's dotage
contract; compact; agreement
training (animals); breaking (animals)
manservant; male attendant; valet
townscape; street (of stores and houses); (look of) stores and houses on street
unmatched (unparalleled) accuracy
old person; senior citizen; the aged; the elderly
degree of perfection; level of completion; degree of completion
admiration; wonder; astonishment
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal (e.g. to the public); to urge; to exhort
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
coming flying in (of migratory birds, airborne sand, etc.); coming by airplane
covert action; covert operations
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
interception; monitoring; tapping
to fire oneself up; to give it one's all; to get psyched; to fire someone up (with scolding, corporal punishment, etc.); to rouse
correction; rectification; mending; repair
sending home; repatriation; deportation
spire; steeple; pinnacle; minaret
(place) near by; (place) close by; (place) right next to; as soon as; right after
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)