to drag around; to pull about; to lead around (by the nose)
friendly fire; killing each other by mistake; internecine strife
punishment without a legal trial; vigilantism
signs of defeat; adverse situation
to expose; to disclose; to lay bare; to confess
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
cold; chilly; cold (attitude, stare, etc.); frigid; composed; cool
to become (a state, condition, etc.)
loser; defeated person; the defeated
in a few days; in the near future; soon; one of these days
perfection; completeness; wholeness; soundness; intactness
perhaps; possibly; by some chance; by some possibility
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
brilliance; polish; lustre; luster; glossy finish (of photographs)
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
certain; unmistaken; evident; obvious; beyond doubt
to know shame; to have a sense of shame; to be ashamed
with all due respect; I'm sorry, but ...; I'm afraid ...
recouping one's strength for a renewed attack (on); making another attempt with redoubled efforts
to become accustomed to calling (e.g. someone by a certain name)
famous; well-known; renowned; your name
to give an important position
selfish; self-indulgent; arbitrary
slightest notice; slightest consideration; slightest attention; a little thought; glance
prison; jail; gaol; firm; solid; strong
grudge; complaint; reproach
I don't know about ... but; it may be possible for ... but
struggling; pawing (e.g. horses' hooves)
to pity; to feel sympathy for; to sympathize with; (arch.) to enjoy the beauty of; (arch.) to appreciate; (arch.) to admire
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
noted family; noble family; prestigious school, organization, business, etc.
to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on
to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)
deep-rooted delusion; firm conviction (based on incorrect beliefs)
being startled, surprised or afraid; panic; trepidation