to separate (by distance, time, etc.); to isolate; to interpose; to have between; to alienate; to estrange
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
small number; few; minority
approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction
composition; construction; formation; makeup; structure; organization
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
formation; molding; making up; repair (e.g. plastic surgery); replacement; -plasty
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
a piece; a scrap; a fragment; iota; modicum; trace
main body (of an army); main force; these troops
metre; meter; meter; gauge
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
behind; in the rear; in back
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
side; edge; beside; while (doing); in addition to; at the same time
irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial
tone (of voice); manner of talking
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
long handle; long-handled spear; long shaft
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
in the following manner; as follows
to order; to command; to appoint
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
public matter; governmental matter; prince; duke; lord; sir
as expected; predictably; not surprisingly
attack; assault; raid; criticism; censure; denunciation
how long; how much; to what extent
to be able (to); to be possible (to)