with a start; with a jump
to tremble violently; to shudder up; to shake
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
(on) horseback; riding a horse
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
to rot; to decay; to die in obscurity; to be forgotten with time
string instrument; stringed instrument
hard (on the ears); offensive (to the ear); rasping; rough; harsh; grating
fear; dread; fright; willies
to torment; to torture; to afflict; to harrow
to raise one's voice; to shout
you; (arch.) your residence
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of a visitor's arrival); informing (someone) of a visitor's arrival
to hear; to be told; to know; to receive (order); to undertake; to comply
cavalry; cavalryman; trooper
to delay; to postpone; to put off; to slow down; to hold up; to retard
to be responsible for; to bear the responsibility of
common sense; general knowledge; common knowledge
to brace oneself; to focus one's energies; to focus one's mind
point below the navel (a focus point for internal meditative techniques)
going through; going via; going by way of
composition; construction; formation; makeup; structure; organization
ominous; sinister; (arch.) annoying; (arch.) appearing to be true; (arch.) plausible
traction; towing; hauling; driving (e.g. economic growth)
how (beautiful, tasty, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
to step forward; to volunteer
there; the spot; the place; then and there; on the spot; immediately
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
soon; shortly; before long
on countless occasions; many a time
to have an audience (with); to have an interview (with); to meet; to see
great person; distinguished person; outstanding figure; giant; person of high caliber
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon); trace
to happen to have; to have on hand; to carry (e.g. money)
woman of unmatched beauty; beauty like no other
bright and beautiful; gorgeous; showy; prosperous; flourishing; thriving
fascinating; voluptuous; bewitching; captivating
heel (of a shoe); heel; bad guy; player of villain roles