cutting in two with a single stroke; taking decisive action; dealing with decisively; cutting the (Gordian) knot
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
(physical) appearance (of a person); one's face and figure
in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
to drag; to trail; to force (someone) along; to drag (along); to prolong; to drag out
to sustain a serious wound
persistent; obstinate; tenacious; relentless; insistent; importunate
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
(stand to) attention!; standing at attention
to fire from a job; to dismiss; to discharge; to behead
be (that) as it may; having said that
continuation; succession; series; continuous
just now; a little while back; a short time ago
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
way; method; means; resource; course
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
to guess; to sense; to presume; to sympathize with; to sympathise with
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
open; public; overt; free; unreserved; uninhibited
messy; shabby; scruffy; dirty; squalid; sordid
big man; large man; tall man; giant
mask; disguise; guise; mask
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled