over the top; thickly; heavily; richly
decoration; ornament; trimmings
to decorate gaudily; to overdecorate; to deck out; to embellish
first of all; at once; right away; for now; for the time being
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
joint together; opposite; facing
about; roughly; generally; on the whole; completely; quite
repeating a year (at school); staying in the same class for another year
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
to take (be in) charge of
final; eventual; ultimate
how; in what way; how about; questionable
breast; chest; pit of the stomach; solar plexus; epigastrium
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
forever; endlessly; on and on; meandering; wandering; winding
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
to give directions; to issue instructions
sidelong glance; short grain (paper)
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
many times over; often; repeatedly; time after time
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
penance; austerities; mortification; asceticism
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
prior investment; upfront investment
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
comprehension; understanding; enlightenment; spiritual awakening; satori
previous day; day before; eve; prior day; preceding day
eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son
Eckhard; Eckhardt; Eckhart