crossbow (incl. large models operated by a number of people); netted apparatus atop a wall containing large stones, which were dropped onto attackers by cutting the net; slingshot; catapult
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
perfect; complete; flawless
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
any kind of; every; whatsoever; whatever
disastrous; tragic; miserable; wretched; pitiful; woeful
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
whirlpool; swirl; eddy; vortex; maelstrom
if it is the case that ...
other than; except for; aside from; apart from; save for
hard struggle; strenuous effort
sacrifice; victim; sacrifice (to a deity)
ash; embers; complete destruction
to come to (in the end); to end in; to attribute; to blame
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
mean; contemptible; despicable; dirty; foul; cowardly
looking like a ...; acting as if a ...
secret understanding; collusion
reward; recompense; return; punishment; retribution
to unfold; to unroll; to open
home area; home town; local
tenant (esp. in contrast to a landlord); renter
to cease; to desist; to cut it out; to lay off (an activity); to drop (a subject) to abolish; to resign
common knowledge; well-known fact
arrangement; preparations; search (by police)
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
to fill one's own pocket by taking advantage of a position
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
to be affected; to be theatrical; to be pompous
special order (goods); custom (made); bespoke