to firmly tighten (e.g. around neck, throat); to constrict; to strongly press (someone); to crack down on; to settle accounts
convenient; handy; useful
elderly handyman; elderly manservant
eccentric; oddball; character; weirdo
hill; height; knoll; bonus points awarded to the winner at the end of a game
isolated and helpless; alone and unassisted
nata; sturdy broad-bladed knife, used in woodcraft and hunting (often with a rectangular blade)
to fight with swords; to cross swords
to land (a fish); to catch; to reel in
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
good-naturedness; good-natured person; credulous person; easy mark
talkativeness; garrulity; loquacity
inexcusable; unpardonable; can't be allowed to pass (without comment)
disaster; calamity; misfortune; trouble; woes
to throw at; to fling at; to hurl at; to hurl (abuse, insults, etc.) at; to use (rough language) with (someone)
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
area; region; district; locality
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat
innermost depths of one's heart
suddenly (stick out, appear, extend, etc.); abruptly (protrude); unexpectedly
both ends; either end; both edges; double-mindedness; sitting on the fence
to bare one's fangs; to snarl (at)
to use (as a tool) for one's own advantage; to use as a pretext; to use as an excuse
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
they; those guys; those fellows
(nearly certain) death; extremely dangerous place (or situation) from which one might not return alive; proper place to die; dilemma; predicament
to see (someone) off; to escort; to watch (someone or something) go out of sight; to follow with one's eyes; to let (a bus, pitch, etc.) go by; to let pass; to postpone
feeling; mood; disposition; mental attitude; somewhat; slightly
small number; few; minority
just a handful; only a small number (of)
to like; to love; to be fond of
seed (e.g. of a plant); pip; progeny; offspring; paternal blood; lineage; sperm
pitiful; pathetic; painful (to look at)
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk; to get plastered
recovery; rescue; recapture