the way in which something came about; origin; structure; organization; the way something is constructed
pretending to respect (someone) while in fact staying distant; keeping at arm's length; avoiding (something unpleasant); shying away from; giving (the batter) an "intentional walk"
preparation; provision; defenses; guard; military formation; troop arrangement
to be relieved; to feel relieved
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
(surprise) attack; assault; raid; charge
to misjudge; to mistake; to misjudge (someone); to overestimate; to miss seeing; to overlook
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing
to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
business; things to do; engagement; errand; affairs
punishment; judgement; judgment; decapitation
as hoped for; as expected
to grovel; to go down on one's hands and knees
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
to let pass; to allow through; to transmit (e.g. light, sound, etc.); to conduct (electricity); to stick through (e.g. a hole); to force through (e.g. an opening); to connect (e.g. two places)
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
transport; transportation; transit; conveyance
arms and ammunition; weapons and ammunition
to negotiate (with someone about); to talk over (something with); to tackle someone (about); to throw on each other; to splash (water) on each other; to pour on each other
someone else's hands; someone else's possession; hand (worker); aide; labor; labour
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
to shake one's head (in denial)
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
often; again and again; frequently; repeatedly
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
taking a straight look at something; looking someone in the eyes
roar; cry (esp. of triumph); battle cry; screech (of a bird); scream; yawp
loss (of assets, profit, etc.)
semi-transparent; translucent
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
rational; reasonable; logical
knot; tying; bundle; lumping; conclusion; ending
to correct oneself; to restate
to not give in; to be obstinate; to be stubborn; to be perverse
this and that; one thing or another
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)