permanent; perpetual; persistent; lasting
no change; no difference; no unusual events; no accidents; no incidents
then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case
(beating someone) hands down; with a single blow
to mow down; to cut down; to knock down; to defeat; to beat
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
spoils of war; booty; war trophy; something one managed to obtain or buy (at a bargain sale, merchandise stall, etc.); purchases; prizes (at an arcade, etc.)
many times over; often; repeatedly; time after time
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
to pair with; to pair up; to pair off
(living) sacrifice; victim; scapegoat
as a child; when one was a child
laconic; of few words; reticent; quiet
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at)
with an interesting history (story); with a shady history; with circumstances that are difficult to explain
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
indicates means of action; cause of effect; by
connivance; tacit consent; toleration; acquiescence
advanced level; high grade; senior
material; substance; matter
staringly; fixedly; unblinkingly
to spend time (on doing something)
nest; rookery; den; haunt; (spider's) web
clean sweep; purging; doing away with; eradication
concern; circumstance which is becoming a problem; case (court)
deepest part; deepest portion; depths (of the ocean etc.); innermost
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
listening comprehension; aural comprehension; hearing what others say; gathering information, opinions, etc.; public hearing
guess; speculation; supposition
to give a warning; to remind (a person) of