A sudden, sharp pain, usually caused by emotion
pang
Obvious and without regard
flagrant
In an unassuming manner; without vanity or arrogance.
modestly
Entice or try to entice (someone) to do something that they find attractive but know to be wrong or unwise.
Tempt
The ___ Mr Ripley
talented
A monetary promissory note
cheque
Struck without being able to move
paralysed
With great effort to avoid doing something wrong or shameful
scrupulously
Search blindly or uncertainly by feeling with the hands.
groped
Tom Ripley's occupation
scam artist
The desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise.
temptation
Suffering characterized by great physical or mental pain.
agonized
Without vigour or strength
limply
to hold power over someone's decisions and actions
influence
Shipyard owner
The manner in which a person behaves
conduct
Bringing out pity
pathetic
Causing great physical or mental pain
agonizingly
pondering
The name of Tom Ripley's friend that now lives in Italy
Richard Greenleaf
A feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action.
scruples
A description for someone or something that holds power over others decisions or actions
influential
In a way that is extreme, unrestrained, or reminiscent of a mad person.
maniacally
reprieved
The city in which the story is introduced
New York