stabbing to death; putting out
to make an onslaught (on); to close in (on)
too much; excessively; too
visit (to a religious site, e.g. shrine, temple, grave)
being excessively cautious; (lit.) knocking on a strong stone bridge before crossing it
doctrine; rule; principle; -ism
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
how can (one) do something
pensive (or worried) look on one's face
longed-for; anxiously awaited
deliberately; intentionally; on purpose; purposely
sluggishly; slowly; ploddingly; stolidly (standing); impassively
year in, year out; always; 24-7
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
as if; as it were; as though; right then; just then; at that moment
obsession; fixation; complaining; criticizing; speciality (e.g. of restaurants)
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
temptation; allurement; lure; enticement; seduction
to pull apart; to separate; to have a lead over; to pull ahead of; to outdistance
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
with an open and calm mind; with no preconceived notions; without reserve; frank; candid
to make it a principle to ...; to aim at doing
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation
existence; possession; having; limited company
(one) letter; (one) character
to confute; to argue down; to persuade; to convince; to prevail on
to be playful; to gambol; to be amused (with something); to flirt with
next morning; following morning
to have a talk; to tell a story
you (primarily used by males when addressing their male equals or inferiors)
confession; acknowledgement; confession of love; professing one's feelings; confession of sins (e.g. the confessional)
connection; link; relationship
standard of revolt; banner of rebellion
face; honour; honor; appearance; look
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
repentance; confession; penitence
affliction; hardship; difficulty; suffering; trouble