vise; vice; capstan; windlass; cargo net
like; similar to; something like ...; someone like ...
to become misty; to become hazy; to get blurry; to grow dim; to be overshadowed; to be upstaged
(only) one option; one possible choice
to cut off (from); to separate; to detach; to sever; to uncouple
slow; sluggish; dull; lax (regulation, handling, etc.); slack; sloppy
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
random-access memory; RAM
crown (of a watch); stem; canon (of a bell); something in the shape of a dragon's head (esp. a helmet crest)
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
with a thump; (hanging) straight down
source of worry; source of distress
in the same way as; just like
to curve; to twist; to be contrary; to be uncooperative; to be rebellious
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
to die (in action, in one's youth)
to pity; to feel sympathy for; to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to commiserate with; to have mercy on
reason; logic; sense; truth; right
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
imperfect; incomplete; faulty; defective
to make absolutely sure (that all is right); to use every means; to take all possible measures
to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)
to conclude; to decide; to determine; to judge
bloodstained; bloody; covered with blood
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
maintenance; preservation; improvement
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
to tear to pieces; to tear to shreds; to pick (e.g. fruit); to pluck; to do ... heavily; to do ... heartily
(a person's) appearance from behind; person as seen from behind; back view; retreating figure
all but dead; half killed
heroic; brave; majestic; soul-stirring; lively; gallant
shivering (with cold); trembling (with fear); shuddering
sublime; noble; high-minded
great person; hero; mastermind; extraordinary person
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end