strut; short vertical post; thickness (of a book minus the cover, a sheaf of paper, etc.); (arch.) handbreadth; (arch.) bundle
to tie up in a bundle (e.g. straw, hair, bills, letters); to bundle; to sheathe; to govern; to manage; to control
entering an institution; beginning training; primer; manual; introduction (to)
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
bringing; taking; carrying
habit; (social) custom; practice; convention
about the middle (of an era); middle lobe (right lung); median lobe (prostate)
ordinary; common; commonplace; mediocre; unremarkable; undistinguished
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
nonsense; no meaning; meaningless
to be unable to understand; to baffle one's understanding; to be beyond one's comprehension
grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
key to a solution; first step toward a solution; thread to unravel a mystery
to suffer; to groan; to be worried
guidance; lead; guide; primer; influence; connections
enlightenment; development; edification; public awareness; illumination; education
presence; sitting with; being with
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
to mourn for; to grieve for; to condole with (the bereaved family, etc.); to hold a memorial service for; to hold a funeral service for
that day; the very same day
magnificent; grand; fair; square; grandly; boldly
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
staying in one's position or resigning; course of action; move
from outside; from the side
armed forces; military; troops
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
going into battle; departure for the front
tiger (Panthera tigris); drunkard; drunk; sot
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
staff officer; military staff; adviser; counselor; counsellor
cowardly; timid; easily frightened
careful; thorough; meticulous; scrupulous