in any case; at any rate; anyhow; because; since; for
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
terrible; dreadful; tremendous; terrific; appalling; shocking
to see all (of); to see everything; to see clearly; to perceive clearly; to give up (on); to abandon
substance; essence; substantive; substantial; in essence; in effect
if that's the case ...; if so ...; that being the case ...
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness
to long for; to yearn for; to hanker after; to be attracted by; to be drawn to; to aspire to
training; drill; practice; discipline
how many years; how long; what year
(several) tens; dozens; scores (of)
to pile up; to accumulate
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
something like ...; something called ...
number (on its own, without considering its proportion to the whole); overall number
few; little; small (amount); low; scarce; insufficient
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
distant (from someone); aloof; estranged; knowing little (of); ill-informed (about); ignorant (of)
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
to change; to switch; to change over (to); to renew
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
giving two or three light tugs (or pushes); (arch.) worrying about; (arch.) moping; (arch.) suddenly angry; (arch.) feeling a surge of anger
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
(sound of) footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
encounter; running into; meeting with (e.g. an accident); being confronted with (e.g. a difficulty)
alert status; emergency alert
participation in a war; going to war; taking part in a competition or contest
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
thicket; bush; coppice; brushwood
to push aside; to push one's way through
light clothing; dressing light; light equipment; light armaments
magician; wizard; sorcerer; witch; mage
shape; form; appearance; style; state; situation
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on