to be sticky; to be adhesive; to persevere; to persist; to stick to
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
edge (of a knife or sword); prong (of an electrical plug)
bursting out (laughter); breaking out (applause); in a rush; in a surge; suddenly; all of a sudden
noisily (e.g. from many people talking); creating a commotion; rustling (leaves); feeling a chill; getting the chills
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
to look at again; to re-examine (policy, estimate, plan, etc.); to review; to get a better opinion of; to see in a more positive light; to improve
to curve; to twist; to be contrary; to be uncooperative; to be rebellious
protuberance; projection; prominence; bump; boss; process
to pound (e.g. heart); to pulse (e.g. vein); to pulsate
still (continuing); as ever; further
cry (esp. animal); roar; chirp; tweet; bark; whine
just a minute; small quantity
lightly; easily; carelessly
to throw; to fling; to heave; to toss
to assault with a sword; to stab at; to slash at
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
convulsion; cramp; spasm; tic; twitch; fit
to slay; to cut down (a foe)
no more than; just; only; mere; goes no further than
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
most suitable; optimum; optimal; best
amplification (elec.); magnification; amplification; making larger
brethren; brothers; fellow countrymen; fellowman; compatriot
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
central part; heart (of a city)
some; several; many; how many; how much; very
muscle; tendon; vein; artery; fiber; fibre; line
release; emission; ejection
cutting; severance; section; amputation; disconnection
to fly around; to scatter
tip of nose; before one's eyes; under one's nose; tip (of something)
technique; art; skill; move
assistance; backing; reinforcements
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree