dawning (of a new era); dawn
forerunner; precursor; pioneer; outrider; outriding
protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household
middle stage; middle phase; middle game; midfield
to swing; to shake; to wave; to veer; to deflect; to lean towards
foreword; preface; prefatory note
drunkard; heavy drinker; boozer
to tuck (e.g. sleeves); to roll up
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
deep sea; depths of the sea; ocean depths
breastplate; chest protector; bib
cloudiness; cloudy weather; fog (on a mirror, glasses, etc.); cloud (e.g. in marble); gloom; dejection
gauntlet (used in Kendo); bracer; fencing glove
blasphemy; curse; profanity; sacrilege; desecration
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
coat; tunic; jacket; outer garment
infant; baby; little child
to model on; to make in the shape of; to represent; to symbolise
declaration; proclamation; announcement
destination; place where one is visiting
cook; chef; tap; spigot; cock (male fowl); cock (penis)
household economy; housekeeping; homemaking
buying; shopping; buyer; purchase
going out to shop; going shopping; buying in quantity; buying wholesale; bulk purchasing
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; condiment
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
violence; oppression; high-handedness; tyranny; despotism
whim; caprice; whimsy; fickle; moody; uneven temper
endurance; perseverance; patience
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state