scraps; cut end; cut-off piece
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
readiness to die; (in the) face of death
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
cross (for crucifixion); the Cross (of Christ)
such ... as; or some such
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback