severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
to apologize; to apologise
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
subordinate; underling; henchman; minion
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
to keep one's mouth shut; to refuse to talk
without (uttering) a single word; without (giving) even the slightest response