branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray
to go along; to walk along; to follow
thicket; bush; grove; (medical) quack
to cut open; to clear (land); to cut (a path, road, etc.); to carve out (a new career, future, etc.); to open up (a new field)
response (felt in the hands); resistance; reaction; response; effect
it hasn't been long since
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); it's not your business; it doesn't matter (to you); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
to curl oneself up; to squeeze oneself in; to be huddled
God only knows; it's anyone's call; heaven knows
even if; (it doesn't matter) whether (A or B or ...); whatever; should
hostility; antagonism; opposition
solution (of an equation, inequality, etc.); root (e.g. of a polynomial); solution (to a given problem); answer; explanation; interpretation
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual
to load (with goods, cargo); to put on board; to stow aboard
news; word; tidings; omen
direction; way; point of the compass; cardinal direction; method; means
one's possessions; ownership
urgent report; urgent message
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop
courageously; fearlessly; defiantly; boldly
canopy (esp. the cloth or canvas used for it); awning; top (of a convertible); helmet cape; cloth covering one's back to protect against arrows during battle
smallish; on the small side; somewhat small; short swing of a bat, racquet, etc.
to redeem debts (e.g. of a geisha)
to put on (one's head); to wear; to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.); to pour (water, etc.) on oneself; to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.); to take (blame); to overlap (e.g. sound or color)
daring; brave; bold; valiant; intrepid; dauntless
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
ferocious; fierce; audacious; impudent; shameless
countenance; features; looks
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
to creep in; to steal in; to sneak in
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
late at night; small hours of the morning
night watch; night sentry