to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
restriction; restraint; binding; constraint
to make a fist; to clench one's fist
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
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
to be wet (with tears); to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked
pupil (of the eye); one's eyes
declaration; proclamation; announcement
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
duty; obligation; responsibility
reason; logic; sense; truth; right
conflict; complication; troubles; discord
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
one line; one stretch (e.g. of road); earnest; resolute; (arch.) one bloodline; (arch.) one clan
blood; blood; ancestry; (the) blood; feelings
to hang; to droop; to give (e.g. lesson, instruction, scolding) (to someone of lower status); to confer; to drip; to ooze; to leave behind (at death)
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
mental condition; state of mind; mentality
ringleader; main culprit; main cause; source
to watch intently; to stare
to swell (from inflammation); to become swollen
just before; just prior to; right in front of; just in front of
guilty conscience; feelings of remorse
to hide; to keep to oneself
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
opposite; reverse; contrary; front and back; parallel to; back to back
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
(very) quick; rapid; swift; speedy; prompt; expeditious
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
to move back; to draw back; to lessen; to subside; to resign; to retire
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
jet; spray; emission; rocket propulsion; jet propulsion
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
to catch; to capture; to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street)
siege; encirclement; envelopment; surrounding; besiegement