scene; sight; scenario; setting
had better ...; had better not ...
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
constitution (physical); physical make-up; predisposition (to disease); character (of a group, organization, etc.); innate characteristics; make-up
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
nod deeply; glugging; drinking deeply
deep emotion; strong feelings
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
to break the silence; to break one's silence
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to cut corners; to be shoddy
complete; whole; perfect; safe
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
locking sword to sword (in a duel) and pushing; fierce, close-fought competition
close adhesion; sticking firmly to; relating closely to; having relevance to; contact printing
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
to overlook; to command a view of; to look down on; to despise; to look down on
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention