tap-tap; knock-knock; cough-cough; bark (of a fox); yelp; heavily (e.g. of snow falling)
long sword (as opposed to the shorter katana)
texture; "grain" of a fabric or cloth; direction of the loom or weave in a roll of fabric
turnout (of people); start (of a race, campaign, business, etc.); beginning; initial charge; dash
to take upon oneself; to volunteer; to undertake; to offer (to do)
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
in one's hands; in one's control
to roll in; to tumble into; to visit (esp. to stay overnight as an unwanted guest); to fall in one's way; to fall into one's lap
to kick; to treat (a person) poorly; to walk all over (someone)
to demand gratitude; to do something for someone in order to create an obligation of gratitude from that person
reluctant to; not inclined to; disinclined; unwilling
to offer for sale; to put on the market
to comb back; to stroke upward; to smooth up
one's increasing age; approaching old age; aging steadily
to swing; to shake; to wave; to veer; to deflect; to lean towards
something out of the ordinary; variant; variety; person with an unusual character or background; unique figure; exceptional type
husband; groom; (one's) son-in-law
robust; brawny; muscular; strong; sturdy
bitter experience; misery; distress; grief; sad thoughts; hardship
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
febrile seizure; febrile convulsions
southernmost tip (point, extremity, etc.)
insignificant; inconsequential; trifling; negligible; of little importance
dying while traveling; dying while abroad
planned; scheduled; systematic
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by
malicious; vicious; malignant; shoddy; inferior; poor-quality
wicked thought; wicked mind
large amount of money; great cost
(not) in the slightest; (not) at all
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
alteration of contract; contract modification; contractual change
flurried; flustered; upset; nervous; embarrassed
to write and throw away; to write carelessly; to begin writing then stop part-way through
to be slow; to not make progress; to be inefficient
extra (charge, fare, etc.); premium; bonus; (after a number) tenths increase
average; mean; balance; equilibrium
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; hard-bitten; rich in experience; very experienced