abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
only; just; (ever) since; after; continuously; remaining (in a particular state)
in advance; beforehand; previously; ahead of time
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
opinion; view; comment; scolding; reprimand; rebuke
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to shake (from fear, cold, excitement, etc.); to shudder; to tremble
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
to avoid meeting someone's gaze; to not look someone in the eyes
(establish) friendly (cordial) relations (with, between); (form) friendship (e.g. with a nation)
clean; clear; pure; honest; clean
to express (orally); to put into words; to say out loud
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
to knit one's brows; to frown
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
you could say that; that might be so
mature age; advanced age; maturity; age when one is old enough to know better
please; if you would; somehow or other; one way or another; whether (or not); if
home; household; family; hearth
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
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 make (someone) understand (a fault, mistake, etc.); to reason with; to advise; to try to persuade; to exhort; to admonish
you; before (a god, nobleman, etc.); in front of
married couple; husband and wife; man and wife
claim; insistence; assertion; advocacy; emphasis; contention
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
weak; weakly; feeble; frail; delicate; faint (voice, sunlight, etc.)
wobbling; tottering; wavering (e.g. over a decision); dithering; boiling up; dizzily
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
godsend; lifesaver; timely offer; windfall
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
to be irritated; to get annoyed; to lose one's patience
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
tone of voice; mimicry; imitative voice
serious look (on one's face); straight face
adherence (to one's beliefs); persistence; sticking to one's guns; standing one's ground
will; volition; intention; intent; determination