first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
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 encamp; to take up positions
large, broad-shouldered physique (esp. that of a middle-aged man); big build
white hair; grey hair; gray hair
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; hard-bitten; rich in experience; very experienced
personality; style; appearance
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
to invite in; to show someone in
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress
please sit down; please have a seat
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
to deprecate oneself and praise the listener; to abase oneself
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
to flatter; to play up (to); to curry favor (with); to fawn (on); to cater (to)
pride; dignity; self-worth
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
place; position; location; position; standing; status
gazing steadily at; observing (a person) closely; maintain a watch over
single edge (e.g. sword blade); single bevel (e.g. kitchen knife)
to roar; to thunder; to become well known; to become famous; to pound (of one's heart); to throb
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
expression; look; countenance; face
manner of using one's hands
occupation forces; occupation army
to put someone to work; to make someone work
hilt (of a sword); haft (of a dagger); handle; handgrip
end; conclusion; last; final; once ...; the moment ... (, that's it)
to show up; to appear; to turn up
charge; cost; generation; age; era; a representative of; on behalf of
commissioned officer; military officer
before one's eyes; in one's presence; up close; personally
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
not worth mentioning; nothing special; nothing in particular; no notable ...
hostility; animosity; enmity
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
by nature; naturally; by birth; since birth; in one's (entire) life