soft; tender; soft (colour, light, etc.); subdued; informal; light
to stop (someone) by throwing one's arms around them; to catch (someone) in one's arms; to hold (someone) back
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
ground; earth's surface; land; lot; plot
to turn aside adroitly; to dodge
in an instant; in a flash; in the blink of an eye; in no time at all; just like that
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
suddenly; unexpectedly; by chance; accidentally; lightly; nimbly
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path
putting one's hands behind one's back; having one's hands behind one's back; behind; rear; back
to twist; to wrench; to twist (a body part); to bend; to strangle (to death); to wring (an animal's neck); to defeat easily
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation (to one's fate); acceptance; observation and contemplation
to lay (something) face down; to place upside down; to point downwards (one's eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (one's eyes); to lay (oneself) face down; to lie face down; to conceal
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to smile sweetly (at); to look fondly (at)
to like; to love; to be fond of
ruffled (hair, brush bristles, etc.); unkempt; dishevelled; idling away time; dawdling; dilly-dallying
to attract notice; to catch the eye; to stand out
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
to steal; to rob; to take away
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
rope; cord; policeman's rope
tone (of voice); manner of talking
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
look; glimpse; apparently; seemingly; (arch.) first meeting
frivolous; flippant; superficial; flattery; (insincere) compliments
is not ... either; is (neither ...) nor ...; nor is it ...; does not ... either; (neither ...) nor ...; does not even ...
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
to roll; to wheel; to turn over; to tip over; to leave; to buy and sell (quickly for a profit)
government office; public office
report; notification; tip; message (in information and communication theory)
rash; reckless; headlong; foolhardy