if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
distinction; discrimination; distinguishing; discernment
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
regarding ...; concerning ...; about ...; on ...; with respect to ...; in regard to ...
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
to do physical exercise; to be physically active; (lit.) to move one's body
single word; a few words; brief comment
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
to keep one's mouth shut; to refuse to talk
to be visible to; to be seen by; to meet one's eyes
to include (in a group or scope); to instruct; to make one understand; to include (a nuance); to put in (an implication); to put in (someone's) mouth
absolutely; completely; utterly; really; simply; only
extended leave; long vacation
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
barefaced (e.g. lie); transparent; with feigned ignorance; pretending not to know; pure white; very clear
to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to cozy up (to); to butter up
marriage proposal; courtship
to come untied; to come apart; to be softened; to be relaxed
stool (stood on to reach high objects); small stepladder; (fig.) stepping stone
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank
possessiveness; desire to monopolize (monopolise); desire for control
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
joyful (news, event, etc.); joyous; delightful (e.g. result); pleasing (e.g. sight); gratifying; welcome
to act as a go-between (for); to mediate; to arrange; to entertain (guests); to treat; to receive
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
please; I beg you; for mercy's sake
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell
stealing a march on; getting a head start; secretly acting before others; solo raid on an enemy's camp (for glory)
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
long time; several hours; long spell
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
threat; menace; coercion; blackmail
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext; excuse; grounds (for)
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
stepping back; drawing back
on the occasion of; at the time of
(place of) refuge; escape; exit; way out; shelter; hiding place
look (esp. an angry or upset look); expression
highish; somewhat high; on the high side; somewhat expensive; comparatively expensive; on the expensive side
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)