A master shot, the primary wide shot of a scene into which the closeups will be edited later.
A shot fired at a distant target.
Something unlikely; something that has little chance of happening or working.
A promise to pay a sum of money in the event that another person fails to fulfill an obligation.
One who undertakes to pay money or perform other acts in the event that his principal fails therein.
A substitute; a hostage.
Evidence; confirmation; warrant.
Certainty.
That which makes sure; that which confirms; ground of confidence or security.