surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
wrong impression; subjective impression; assumption; prejudice
to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)
repetition; repeat; reiteration; repeatedly
to give up on; to turn one's back (on); to abandon; to forsake; to dump (e.g. romantic partner)
to mope; to brood; to be in low spirits; to have the blues
to hold out; to extend (e.g. one's hands); to thrust (javelin); to offer (e.g. aid, help, etc.)
reconciliation; make peace with
to push aside; to brush or thrust aside; to remove; to get rid of
regret; repentance; remorse
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
(way of) life; living; livelihood; life circumstances
having enough of (food, drink, etc.); having one's fill; fully enjoying
fortress; stronghold; citadel
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
metallic sound; metallic clank
to throw at; to turn; to raise
(animal) collar; necklace; choker
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
to bite at; to snap at; to nibble; to get one's teeth into (metaphorically); to get to grips with; to really get into
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous
while; during (the time when)
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
traction; towing; hauling; driving (e.g. economic growth)
fluffy; lumpy (e.g. clothing); uneven; bulging (e.g. muscles)
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
container; receptacle; case; inserting; putting in
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
groan; moan; roar; growl; buzz; hum (e.g. motor)
how; in what way; by what means