after an interval of ... years; for the first time in ... years
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
to become stormy; to become rough (of the sea); to fall into ruin; to become neglected; to become rough (of skin); to get chapped
detached building; solitary house; room detached from main house
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
to persuade; to urge; to coax; to make advances (to); to seduce; to court
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
single word; a few words; brief comment
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; impulse
to rummage through; to ransack (e.g. a drawer); to throw into confusion; to disrupt; to upset
they; those guys; those fellows
how long; how far; how much
silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
payback; tit for tat; retaliation; doing over again; redoing
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
employer's house; master's house
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
to determine (esp. a culprit or underlying cause); to pin down; to ascertain; (arch.) to stab to death
the other day; a few days ago
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
have a good day; take care; see you
item; heading; category; headword (in a dictionary, encyclopedia, etc.); entry
to shout; to cry (out); to scream; to clamor (for or against); to advocate; to insist
stylish; fashionable; dressing (oneself) up; dressing smartly; fashionable dresser; smartly dressed person