to be anxious (about); to be concerned (about); to think out (e.g. a plan); to work out; to investigate
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
from the start; from the beginning; from the outset
to be able to do; to be possible; to be good at; to do well; to come into existence; to form; to be made
time; years; days; the Moon and the Sun
again; once more; a second time
(many) trees; every tree; all kinds of trees
finally; in the end; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
to be found; to be discovered
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
chance; opportunity; occasion
to give; to do (something) for
to tie; to restrain; to confine; to bind; to fasten
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
enmity; antagonism; hostility; feuding (with); being at odds (with)
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
to obtain; to get; to procure; to win; to secure
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
to employ; to hire; to take on; to charter (a car, boat, etc.); to hire
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
user; consumer; master (e.g. of swordsmanship); prodigal; spendthrift
already; previously; before; undeniably; unmistakably
to attack; to destroy; to defeat; to conquer; to avenge
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)
to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)
to charm; to bewitch; to enchant; to captivate; to fascinate
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention; motive