to threaten; to menace; to intimidate; to startle; to frighten; to scare
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
to stagnate; to settle (at the bottom); to deposit; to become sluggish; to become dull; to be delayed
extremely important; essential; vital; crucial
quite clearly; quite distinctly; perfectly; exactly
weird; ominous; eerie; uncanny; ghastly
stirring; slight movement
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper; to clench one's teeth; to grit one's teeth
coagulation; freezing; solidification; curdling; setting; congealing
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
quickly, suddenly (while one is watching); before one's eyes
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
state of mind; mentality; psychology
temptress; vamp; siren; femme fatale; evil woman; she-devil
(short) run; drive; ride; spin
university or college offering four-year programs; the big four ...; the four major ...
state (US, Australia, India, Germany, etc.); province (e.g. Canada); continent; (arch.) dear
the five continents; Asia, Africa, Europe, America and Australia; Asia, Africa, Europe, North America and South America
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
tengu; long-nosed goblin; bragging; conceit; braggart
spending; consumption; misappropriation; embezzlement
bragging; showing off; pride
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
feel compelled to; can't help but feel; can't help but do
in addition; besides this; twice
to be grieved at heart; to be troubled; to be worried; to trouble oneself (about something)
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
slapping; splashing; splatting; banging shut; flat (refusal, denial, etc.)
(weep) quietly; silently; (cry) bitterly
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
final scene; the end; finale
to burn; to kindle; to heat (a bath); to light (a stove); to use (a camera flash)