the West; the Occident; Western countries
to put one's hand on; to touch
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
pivot; vital point; cornerstone; Japanese photinia
to follow; to accompany; to serve; to work under; to obey
helmet (of a warrior); headpiece
operating together; working together; being linked (to); being tied (to); being connected (with); interlocking
charging (at the enemy) with a shout; rush; rushing (an activity); working at full speed; penetration; piercing
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
to grant someone's request; to do a favour
transformation; variation; metamorphosis; modification; deformation; variety
edition; version; plate; block; counter for editions of a publication
to get used to; to get familiar with; to get skillful (in doing); to become proficient
pish; pooh; I see; oh; indeed
brat; kid; urchin; preta; hungry ghost
young girl; lass; adolescent female
there is no need to ...; it should hardly be necessary to ...
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
to spill over and fall; to scatter (petals, leaves, etc.)
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
cunning (acquired with age); astute; crafty; sly; wily
having at one's mercy; trifling with; toying with; playing with; making a fool of; leading around by the nose
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
magic; sorcery; witchcraft; magic tricks (with large-scale props)
ability; capability; skill
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
moderate; reserved; modest; temperate; restrained; low-key
victory; triumph; win; conquest; success
to differ; to be different; to disagree; to vary; to diverge
instead; but (on the other hand)
to (finally) arrive at; to reach (at last); to (manage to) get to; to find one's way to
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
fair; fair ball; fair (event)
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay