previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
on board a ship; aboard a ship
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
to jest; to joke; to play the fool; to act indecently; to be silly over; to talk foolishly
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice
whispering into a person's ear
main body (of an army); main force; these troops
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
to move forward; to move on
to glitter; to glisten; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glare; to gleam
overcoat; greatcoat; cloak; wrap; mantle
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
to watch over; to watch attentively
deep red; crimson; rouge; lipstick
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
story; topic (on everyone's lips); (the stuff of) legend
just before one's eyes; in one's presence; personally
inside one's heart; in one's mind
to fall behind; to lag behind; to lose (race, contest)
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
feeling uneasy; very worried; very anxious; on tenterhooks; on pins and needles
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
to be opposite; to face each other
to take someone along; to be accompanied (by)
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
mock cavalry battle; piggyback fight
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing