with a sting; with a tingle; nervously; tensely; with a rip; with a ripping sound
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
cracking sound (e.g. cracking one's knuckles); crunching sound
to snap one's fingers; to pop one's fingers; to crack one's knuckles
patting; stroking; caressing
to participate in; to take part in; to play a part in; to receive; to be given; to enjoy
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
permission; approval; authorization; license
giving something a try because it will not do any harm
older sister; elder sister
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
crawling on all fours; being on all fours; being on one's hands and knees
to ward off; to brush away; to fling off; to drive away
(physical) form; shape; visage; (facial) features; form (as opposed to substance); manner (of action); (resultant) state
resembling closely; being strikingly similar; bearing a strong likeness
both ends; either end; both edges; double-mindedness; sitting on the fence
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
to whiten; to grow light (esp. at dawn); to cool (of a mood); to be dampened (of enthusiasm); (arch.) to decline; (arch.) to weaken; (arch.) to lose its tone (of a musical instrument)
counter for houses, households, apartments, etc.
to be rustic; to be countrified; to have a rural feel
hill; height; knoll; bonus points awarded to the winner at the end of a game
fort; fortress; stronghold; fortification
-ish; -like; resembling; appearing to be; seeming to be
to be erected; to be built
grant; allowance; endowment; bestowal; assignment; conferment
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal (e.g. to the public); to urge; to exhort
something to think about; one's thoughts; concern; thinking about something; being absorbed in one's thoughts
intelligence gathering; information gathering
surrender; capitulation; submission; yield
advice; counsel; remonstrance; recommendation
negotiations; bargaining; discussions; connection; relationship; relations
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)