to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
to become familiar with; to get used to; to become accustomed to; to come to fit; to go (well) with; to suit
all but dead; half killed
three days and three nights
concealment; hiding; ambush; incubation; latency; dormancy
to retaliate; to return a blow; to strike back (at); to retort
reset; fresh start; new beginning
scattered; separated; dispersed
postwar period; period after Second World War
to lose (something); to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
poor-quality; shoddy; unskillful; inexpert; unlucky
to make an appeal; to urge
error; mistake; slip; bug
settlement (of a matter); sorting out; winding up (affairs); cleaning up afterwards; tidying up (when finished)
to tailor; to make (clothing); to train; to bring up; to make it seem like; to pass off
damn it; damn; beast; animal; person reborn into the animal realm; brute
surprise attack; sneak attack; foul play
maid; helper; help; assistance
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
boasting; big talk; bombast; Australian English
tough guy; wild one; veteran (in a particular field); expert; person of surprising audacity; someone with a lot of nerve
sound of something small rolling once (often into a hole); easily; suddenly; completely (e.g. forgetting); utterly; disappointing; curling up into the fetal position
tearjerker; sob story; maudlin tale
to resonate emotionally (with one); to strike a chord in one's heart
all night; throughout the night
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; to relax; to take it easy; to chill
to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)
(my) wife; inside the home; one's family
(physical) appearance (of a person); one's face and figure
to blush; to go red in the face; to change color; to change colour
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
serious look (on one's face); straight face
one swing; one shake (e.g. of pepper); one sword
scabbard; sheath; cap (on a brush, pen, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread