to run up (a hill, stairs etc.); to dash up; to rush up
ahead (of); before; slightly earlier
covert action; covert operations
showy; loud; flashy; gaudy
running the whole distance
correct answer; right solution; correct interpretation; right decision; right choice; appropriate judgement
haggardness; emaciation; wasting away; being tired out; being worn out; exhaustion
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
physical; relating to stamina; in terms of physical strength
succession; continuation; series; sequence
explosion; detonation; blast; outburst (of emotion); explosion (e.g. of anger); eruption (e.g. of discontent)
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
weakness; debility; breakdown; prostration
to wear (from the shoulders down); to put on; to take (the blame, responsibility); to bear
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of; serving (in the military, congress, etc.)
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
conscription; (military) draft; (compulsory) enlistment
besides; moreover; in addition; to make matters worse
to tailor; to make (clothing); to train; to bring up; to make it seem like; to pass off
outrageous; preposterous; scandalous; inexcusable; absurd; execrable
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
at once; immediately; instantly; in an instant; quickly; suddenly
whip; lash; stick; cane; encouragement; rebuke
to flick off; to give (someone) the flick; to send (something) flying; to hit (a person); to knock down
freedom; free man; free woman
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
field of flowers; flower garden; flower bed
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
difficult to ...; hard to ...
perfect; complete; flawless
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
abdomen; abdominal region; belly; middle part
bitterness; distress; pain; bitterness and astringency
to lay down; to wear (a sword, etc.) at one's side
one's confidant; trusted friend; trusted retainer