short sword; dagger; stiletto; hour hand (of a clock)
atmosphere; air; magnanimity; generosity
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
both hands; both arms; ten
glass (drinking vessel); glass (material); glasses (eyewear)
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress
to love; to cherish; to admire; to appreciate
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
business; affairs; duties; work; procedure; task
betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
violence; oppression; high-handedness; tyranny; despotism
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
duty; obligation; responsibility
yikes!; eek!; ook; eek; customer
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
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)
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
swordsman; swordswoman; fencer
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase
calm; composed; leisurely
to stand (still) a while; to loiter; to stop
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
young noblewoman; princess
your Highness; his Highness; her Highness
east, west, south and north
university or college offering four-year programs; the big four ...; the four major ...
lineage; pedigree; family line; birth
historical context; historical background
title of honour; title of honor
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
concealment; suppression; hiding