tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
how (beautiful, tasty, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
look, look!; there, there!
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
to whine; to make feeble complaints
banter; raillery; ridicule; teasing; making fun of
to go through; to pass through; to struggle through; to get through (difficulties, danger, etc.); to escape (through the cordon)
incessant; constant; continuous; perpetual; everlasting
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
preventing (someone) from leaving; confinement; keeping indoors; being stranded; grounding
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
smooth (i.e. without problems)
to give up as hopeless; to wash one's hands (of someone or something)
persistent; obstinate; tenacious; relentless; insistent; importunate
to prowl after; to keep watch on
trust (in); confidence; faith; reliance
stubborn; obstinate; self-willed; headstrong
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)
stubborn; obstinate; self-willed; headstrong
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
to be one's ruin; to do harm; to cause trouble; to have negative consequences; to bring about a bad outcome
being readily aware of rumors and gossip; being quick to learn secrets; having sharp ears; ability to remember everything one hears
(large) gun; cannon; artillery; long-ball hitter; home-run hitter
to fire (a gun); to shoot; to let off; to loose off; to blow (someone) away
to think nothing of ...; to care nothing for ...; to be undaunted by ...; to defy ...; to brave ...; to pay no attention to ...
high-explosive projectile
almost; very nearly; only just; barely; just in time
all directions; every direction; all sides; all quarters; everywhere
gaining total control (of people or counties); suppression; oppression; control; mastery; ascendancy
blunt; to the point; direct; outspoken; frank
gun; firearm; wooden pole that wrestlers strike in practice; puffer fish
revolution; rotation; turning; turning (an aircraft or ship)
long distance; long haul; long-distance race
repetition; repeat; reiteration; repeatedly; again and again; continually
now advancing and now retreating; ebb and flow; seesawing; taking alternately favorable and unfavorable turns
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability
to be lacking a trump card; to be lacking conclusive evidence