with a single blow; with one stroke
pulverization; pulverisation; reducing to pieces; crushing; smashing
attachment; adhesion; insistence; tenacity; fixation; obsession
main topic; main subject; main issue; this subject
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
to grant someone's request; to do a favour
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
in one's hands; in one's control
to be given; to be granted; to be honored with; to give; to bestow; to confer
treasured item; sacred artifact; magical implement; legendary weapon
shudder; shiver; trembling with fear
a thorn in one's side; a pain in the butt (often someone higher in rank, ability, etc.); a person standing in one's way; a superior who obstructs one's freedom of action
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
farewell; adieu; goodbye; so long
to say goodbye; to bid farewell
incitement; sedition; agitation; abetting
to wait expectantly; to await in anticipation
restoring one's impaired reputation; regaining one's honor; redeeming oneself
search (esp. in criminal investigations); investigation; inquiry; enquiry
to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to cozy up (to); to butter up
don't put the trivial ahead of the important; don't sweat the small stuff; don't bother with the details (before embarking on a great enterprise); read the fine print; be careful of the small things (before embarking on a great enterprise)
obstacle; impediment; disability; handicap; steeplechase; obstacle race
to amuse oneself; to make merry