to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
to become twisted; to grow distorted; to get sulky; to sulk; to grow bitter; to become embittered
brake; drag; skid; restraint; curtailment; self-imposed limit
among (other things); especially; particularly; at the same time; simultaneously; at once
to settle down; to stay (for good); to stay long; to stay on
self control; self restraint
to darken; to get dark; to be clouded; to be hidden (behind clouds)
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
to pack (in box); to drive to wall
men and women of all ages
unanticipated; unexpected
lofty; sublime; noble; the sublime (aesthetics)
barrier wall; bulkhead; partition; septum; diaphragm
ditch; drain; groove; tread; gap (between people, countries, etc.); gulf
plate (often as in "tectonic plate")
gliding (through the air)
throwing down; dropping; airdrop; investment
explosive; blasting powder
pillar of fire; blazing column
grant; allowance; endowment; bestowal; assignment; conferment
to spit out; to eject; to dump
papier-mâché tiger (toy with a loose, wobbly head); paper tiger; someone (or something) who is all bark and no bite; man of straw
man (esp. one who is well-respected); samurai; person (in a certain profession, esp. licensed); member
to have an audience (with); to have an interview (with); to meet; to see
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit
being dotted with; being scattered
cannot (do); it is impossible that...; it is (highly) unlikely that...
to be placed on; to be set on; to be piled on; to appear (in print); to be mentioned; to be recorded
before very long; soon; someday; one of these days; sooner or later
to cut; to slit; to slash
sunset; sundown; end; close; year-end; end of the year
killing a would-be avenger; having the tables turned on someone (e.g. by a challenger); being beaten at one's own game
to suffer a disappointment; to feel let down; to have one's attack (question, etc.) sidestepped; to be given the slip
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
to get complicated; to grow worse; to turn sour
mischievous child; scamp; rascal; elf; imp
quickly; swiftly; already; before; long time ago