to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
coming to a head; coming to the surface; becoming an issue; breaking
to be accompanied by; to be attended by; to take along (someone); to conquer; to subjugate; to subdue
standing in a row; forming a line; alignment
(abstract) symbol; emblem; representation
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after
unfashionable; uncouth; unrefined; unpolished; unsophisticated
thick (esp. paper, cloth)
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
emphasis; highlight; stress; stressed point
a sight for sore eyes; seeing something beautiful or precious
practice; practising; exercises; manoeuvres; seminar (student debates, presentations, etc.); practicum
lawless; outrageous; insolent; rude; inexcusable; unpardonable
to fall completely silent; to become still as death
stillness; silence; hush; calm; serenity
skill; proficiency; experience; dexterity
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
(not) anyone; (not) a single person; no one; nobody
rank (of troops); file; column; formation
fault; defect; minor; 5-point card
whip; lash; scourge; stick; cane; rod
with a click; with a snap
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
old man; venerable gentleman
with energy; vigorously; cheerfully; assertively; lustily
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
quagmire; sludge; mud; slush; mire
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
to run past from behind; to run through (e.g. gate, one's mind)
floral pattern; flourish; ornament; star (actor, player, etc.)
to rise up (e.g. pillar of smoke); to go up
paying no heed to; not caring about; taking no notice of
to temper thoroughly; to train well