contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
unthinkable; unimaginable; terrible; awful; (arch.) very
famous sword; excellent sword
to make an appearance; to show up
iron (Fe); strong and hard (as iron); railway; railway enthusiast
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
to create; to bring forth; to invent; to think up and bring into being; to give birth to; to bear
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
undisputed; entirely; perfect
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
high rating; good reputation
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
Ms; Miss; Madame; highbrow (woman); cerebral
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 take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
as expected; predictably; not surprisingly
another helping; second helping; seconds; command to have dog place its second paw in one's hand
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
Eh?; What?; Come on!; Damn!
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
sharpness; cutting ability; quickness (of wit); incisiveness; peppiness (of a ball)