great laughter; burst of laughter
short sword; dagger; stiletto; hour hand (of a clock)
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
economical; efficient; lean; compact
heavy blow; thump; wallop; belt; whack
punch (with the fist); punching (a hole); hole punch; punch (drink); punch (in a song, speech, etc.); impact
visit (to someone affected by illness or misfortune); call; letter of inquiry; letter of sympathy; dealing (a hit); striking (a blow)
to pick up; to gather; to find (and pick up; something someone has dropped); to select; to choose; to get (unexpectedly); to hit upon (luck, an opportunity, etc.)
to push (something) against
gracious (defeat, apology, etc.); graceful; upright; righteous; (arch.) unspoiled (scenery, etc.); (arch.) pure
unique flavor (flavour); (degree of) flavouring; distinctive quality; special charm
watchtower; watch tower; lookout tower
night attack; nocturnal assault
being battlewise; being skilled in battle; experienced warrior
easy; simple; ready; casual; off-hand; easy-going
false name; alias; assumed name; pseudonym
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger
security; stability; safety; peace
to have an eye on; to zero in on
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
tolerant; big; flexible; big-hearted; accepting; open-minded
(something) one does not really mean; insincere
shortage of capital; lack of funds; cash flow problem
minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole
pity; sympathy; compassion; affection; love
intentional; deliberate; contrived; artificial
dismissal (of an employee); discharge; firing; layoff
payback; tit for tat; retaliation; doing over again; redoing
at any rate; in any event; either way; anyway
male homosexual's partner; buttocks; anus
almost (did); nearly (did)
to disappear into; to slip into; to be lost in; to be mixed up with
watch; guard; lookout; surveillance; watchman; sentinel
asleep (in bed); sick in bed
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles
to have an acute sense of smell; to have a good nose (for bargains, something amiss, etc.); to have a keen nose; to have an ability to quickly uncover things
to drag into; to pull into; to lure inside; to win over; to entice into
panel; wainscoting; wainscotting; plight; fix; bind
place hidden from view; cover; shelter; hiding place
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
to count on; to expect; to put confidence in; to trust in; to depend on