to drive away; to order off; to chase away; to force into an unpleasant situation (bankruptcy, prostitution, suicide, etc.)
to throw at; to turn; to raise
to brave a danger; to take a risk
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
increase; rise; growth; addition; increment
shadow (e.g. on someone's happiness); cloud; shade; gloom
anyone can see that; it's obvious that
military gains; war results; fruit of battle
forever; eternally; for good; as long as one likes; indefinitely; endlessly
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
completion; perfection; accomplishment
glowing ember (either red hot charcoal or the glowing remains of burnt firewood); live charcoal
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
joining (a club, organization, etc.); becoming a member; entry; admission; subscription; affiliation
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
kind; sort; type; equal; match; peer
very difficult to ...; nearly impossible to ...
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
to happen to have; to have on hand; to carry (e.g. money)
bitter (taste); sour (expression, look); bitter; bitter (e.g. experience); painful
deep red; crimson; rouge; lipstick
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
group; body; party; company; troupe; gang
five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
to guess; to sense; to presume; to sympathize with; to sympathise with
thief; robber; burglar; bandit
movements; bearing; deportment; carriage; behavior; behaviour
to draw a line (between); to make a distinction (between); to distinguish (between)
to shine; to be visible; to be tinged with; to rise (of water levels); to flow in; to be felt (i.e. as an emotion); to come over one
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
violence; assault; rough (handling, language, etc.); reckless; rape; sexual assault
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
reeking of blood; stinking of blood; bloody (battle, crime, etc.)
to have a pungent smell; to have an acrid smell
these guys; these fellows
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
when; how soon; how long until
babysitting; babysitter; nanny; taking care of; looking after; accompanying