wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
using anything one can lay one's hands on; haphazardly; on the rebound; at random; indiscriminately
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
violent shock; agitation; turbulence; turmoil; upheaval; excitement
every day; daily; day after day; days (e.g. good old days)
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
to lose heart; to lose interest; to lose motivation; to become stale (i.e. of a carbonated beverage); to go flat; to lose flavor
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
horizontal (as opposed to vertical); lying down; side-to-side (as opposed to front-to-back); width; side (of a box, etc.); beside
to become calm; to die down
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft
opposite; reverse; contrary
muscle; tendon; vein; artery; fiber; fibre; line
anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly
making (a new suit, dress, etc.); having (something) made; buying new; new tune; new melody; new composition
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
upper half of the body; upper body
cutting; severance; section; amputation; disconnection
blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
to send (something) flying; to splatter; to drive (something) off
flash; instant; lightning (speed)
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
level; standard; level (plane); floor; spirit level; (surveyor's) level
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
person; someone; human beings; mankind; human (Homo sapiens); (other) people; others
region; limits; stage; level
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
ordinary person; run-of-the-mill people; John Doe; Jane Doe
while; during (the time when)
thickheaded; slow-witted; phlegmatic; slow (of one's movements); sluggish
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say