to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
the very best; excellent; superb
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to be out of alignment; to get dislodged; to deviate
to burn; to roast; to broil; to heat; to heat up; to make (charcoal, pottery, bricks, etc.); to bake
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
breath; breathing; tone; mood
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
to cut apart (cloth, paper, etc.); to sever (ties); to break off (relationship); to cut off (enemy's retreat); to block (road, etc.)
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
don't you think?; indicates question
with a shiver (down one's spine); with a sudden chill
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
as always; as ever; though it's always the case
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
to give someone space; to give someone breathing room; to cut someone some slack; to provide leeway; to provide an opportunity
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
to get strong; to gain strength
to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite
to be overawed; to be overpowered; to lose the mental battle
near; close; beside; attendant; retainer; vassal
to serve; to work for; to attend
relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place); to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
saying something (to someone); greeting; approaching (someone)
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
to wear (sword, decoration, etc.); to carry; to be entrusted (e.g. with a mission); to take on; to have a trace of; to be tinged with
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
number one; first; best; most; game; round