to begin to strike; to kick out; to forcefully expel; to hammer (pattern, etc.) into metal
synthesis; combination; general; combined; synthesis; colligation
scoundrel; rascal; villain
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate
good-naturedness; good-natured person; credulous person; easy mark
hiding one's embarrassment
pretext; history; past; according to ...; ... says
Moon; month; moonlight; (a) moon; natural satellite
to transfer (to a different place, group, etc.); to change; to move to the next stage (of a plan, etc.); to divert (one's attention) to; to focus on (something different); to spend (time); to let (time) pass
captive; prisoner; victim (of love, etc.); slave (to one's lust, etc.)
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
companions; friends; comrades; mates; partners
duty; function; office; mission; task; role
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely