with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
to happen to meet; to come across
kobold (evil spirit in German folklore); goblin
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
suddenly; unexpectedly; by chance; accidentally; lightly; nimbly
to shoot (at); to attack; to defeat; to destroy
paralysis; palsy; numbness; stupor
counter for parts, stages, installments, etc. (of a story, series, project, campaign, etc.); counter for bullets
on closer reflection; on second thought; come to think of it; actually
mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark
ambush; lying in wait for an ambush
to fall (over, down); to collapse; to be destroyed (in a collapse); to collapse; to be confined to bed (with an illness); to come down with; to die
to leave as is; to ignore
byway; side street; cross street; wrong way; digression
dead end; cul-de-sac; blind alley; end; end of the road; end point
small room; closet; cubicle; booth; stall
dropping in on the way; stopping off at; making a side trip; going the long way round; making a detour
treasure chest; strongbox
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
tearing; ripping; crunching; munching; stiff; starchy; (working) hard
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; jab
trembling; getting nervous; excited; thrilled
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
to give up all thoughts of; to abandon; to despair of; to make up one's mind; to take a momentous decision
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
short sword; dagger; stiletto; hour hand (of a clock)
dirty; filthy; disordered; messy; indecent (language, etc.); dirty
pole; rod; line; dash; spoken monotonously
to collect; to assemble; to gather
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
place to put something; storage space; storehouse; depository; repository; shed
junk; rubbish; trash; garbage; odds and ends
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
gem; jewel; precious stone