I see; that's right; indeed
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
one's social position; one's place; one's standing
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
to summon courage; to be brave
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)
selection; choice; option
letter; missive; note; mail
(if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that; (unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
to serve; to work for; to attend
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
don't you think?; indicates question
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
ago; since; before; previous
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
to come and stay; to drop in; to visit
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
older brother; elder brother
to win over; to win (someone's) heart and mind
to exert oneself and win; to gain (victory)
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve