to become misty; to become hazy; to get blurry; to grow dim; to be overshadowed; to be upstaged
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
nice; likeable; desirable
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband); older stepbrother
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
to put to sleep; to lay (something) on its side
to rub; to scrub; to scrape
to blow strongly and continuously; to brag endlessly; to boast ceaselessly
how long; how much; to what extent
to lay down; to wear (a sword, etc.) at one's side
modus operandi; criminal technique; trick
course (of events); development; progress; market order; order without limit
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK
to warm (e.g. one's hands over a fire); to dry; to toast; to grill; to broil
investigation (e.g. by police or prosecutors); examination; inquiry; enquiry
to gasp; to pant; to breathe hard; to suffer; to struggle
satisfactory; decent; good; proper; worthy
woven mat (of sedge, hay, etc.)
convulsion; cramp; spasm; tic; twitch; fit
to carry out (of somewhere); to transport; to take out
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
prison guard; warder; jailer; gaoler
prison guard; jailer; gaoler
bar; bolt (e.g. on door); double-arm lock; (rope) cinching
contour; outline; summary; outline; looks; features
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand