to fail to hear something; to miss; to act as if one didn't hear something; to let a remark slide
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
to creep; to steal up; to draw near unnoticed
seems to be; appears to have; supposed to be
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
practice; practising; experience
intended for ...; oriented towards ...; aimed at ...
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
(arch.) the art of war; (arch.) martial arts; military force; the sword; valor; bravery
to press; to oppress; to dominate; to overwhelm
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
drawing a sword; drawn sword
from the viewpoint of; according to
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
indispensable; essential; requisite; required; compulsory; necessary
proximity; nearness; being nearby; approaching; drawing near; coming close
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
conquest (of a difficulty, illness, handicap, etc.); overcoming; bringing under control; subjugation; victory over
to speak; to say; to vocalize
softening; softening (of attitude); mollification; weakening (of the market); blanching (e.g. of vegetables; by depriving of light)
to jump down; to jump off; to jump from; to jump out of
doubtful; questionable; uncertain; disputable; suspicious
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
to do for (the sake of someone else)
to be dying; to be about to die; to be close to death
exile; banishment; eviction; elimination (e.g. of poverty); removal
setback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustration; discouragement
lining; backing; backing up (e.g. a theory); support; bolstering
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
there is no need to; it is fine if you don't; unnecessary; does not match; out of reach of
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...