reeking of blood; stinking of blood; bloody (battle, crime, etc.)
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
grasp (of the situation, meaning, etc.); understanding; control; hold; grip
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
to instigate; to tempt; to entice; to incite
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
natural; right; proper; naturally; as a matter of course; rightly
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
circuitous; roundabout; indirect
way of talking; speaking style
irritating; impatient; annoying; frustrating; vexing
though; although; notwithstanding; while; as; at the same time as
decision; determination; resolution
regarding ...; concerning ...; about ...; on ...; with respect to ...; in regard to ...
already; now; no longer; not any more
clear; transparent; clearing (a high-jump bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball; in soccer); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
gold (metal); gold (color); gold (medal); first place (prize); something of great value; something golden (e.g. silence); money
society; the world; the times
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
to form; to make; to build up (e.g. a fortune); to create; to accomplish; to achieve; to change (into)
many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly
to need; to call for; to require
how; in what way; how about; questionable
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize
without; unacceptable; not alright; (arch.) nonexistent; (arch.) not being (there)
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
smelling burnt; smelling scorched; smelling of gunpowder (i.e. as if armed conflict is about to break out); tense; suspicious; dubious
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing