to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
soon; shortly; nearly; almost
alert status; emergency alert
how much; how many; however (much); no matter how; what matters is ...; it all comes down to ...
daring; fearless; audacious; bold; dauntless; daredevil
important person; influential figure; big shot; big thing; big one; big game
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown; to scowl
to scrutinize; to scrutinise
still (continuing); as ever; further
shivering; feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy; thrilled; excited
hair; fur; wool; down; plumage
to stand on end; to bristle up; to be ruffled
to do what one is told to; to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says
(rock) crystal; high purity quartz
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
to be astonished; to be flabbergasted; to be startled; to be amazed
combat readiness; battle readiness; fighting trim
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
side; beside; feature of a sword blade
to force someone to clamp with their teeth; to force into someone's mouth (e.g. a gag); to wedge into a space; to inflict (a blow); to deal (a hit); to pull (a joke)
to go too far; to go past; to go to extremes; to overdo it
in drops; dripping; gently (sloping); sluggishly; endlessly; leisurely
horizontal (as opposed to vertical); lying down; side-to-side (as opposed to front-to-back); width; side (of a box, etc.); beside
one long straight object (e.g. strand of hair, beam of light, wisp of smoke); a single bloodline; earnest; resolute; (arch.) ordinary; (arch.) common
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
fixed rule; usual way; usual method
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
night attack; nocturnal assault
group; party; team; squad; section
to launch a surprise attack
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit
being afraid of; being fearful; being timid; trembling; shivering
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
to feel like it; to get to think that way; to become so minded