to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
crossbow (incl. large models operated by a number of people); netted apparatus atop a wall containing large stones, which were dropped onto attackers by cutting the net; slingshot; catapult
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
(direct) hit; hitting the mark
how much; how many; to what extent
doubtful; questionable; uncertain; disputable; suspicious
the most one can do; the best one can do; the best one can expect
it was, wasn't it?; must have been; I think (it was); how might it have been?
great admiration; deep respect
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
from the viewpoint of; according to
two reams (of paper); 1000 sheets (of paper); stanza; verse; tribe (in taxonomy); forecast (bet); bet which predicts the top 2 finishers (i.e. quinella or perfecta bet)
cavalry; cavalryman; trooper
passing through (of a tunnel, bullet, etc.); going (right) through; penetrating; (arch.) being well versed (in)
common; ordinary; fair (e.g. fight); gracious; frank; open
physical strength; muscular strength
making use of; application; practical use; operation (esp. of a boat); steering
nonstandard; out of spec; irregular; exceptional; extraordinary; unbelievable
firearms; missile; projectile weapon
blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice
silver (Ag); silver (color); silver (medal, prize, etc.); silver coin; silver general; bank; (arch.) money
to stare at with a fixed gaze; to glare
to run about frantically trying to escape; to run this way and that to make one's escape
on the road; on the street; in the street; on the way
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
anger; rage; resentment; indignation; exasperation
roar; cry (esp. of triumph); battle cry; screech (of a bird); scream; yawp
to hide; to conceal oneself; to disappear (behind); to be hidden (by); to live in seclusion; to retire (from the world)
to turn inside out; to turn the other way; to turn (something) over
directly opposite; right in front
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
firing; shooting; fire; gunshot; marksmanship
strength in one's arms; physical strength; muscular strength; force; violence
wild beast; wild animal; brute
quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble
carriage; poise; bearing; demeanor; movement (of the body)
to weather (a storm, rough seas); to ride across; to get through (adversity); to weather; to load completely (e.g. books on a shelf, people or luggage in a car)
race (of people); type of person
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
chance (of success); odds