to remain in memory (of sounds and words); to linger in one's ears
lack of ability; inadequacy; (being) out of one's depth
thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little
to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
to stagnate; to be delayed; to be left undone; to be overdue (of a payment); to fall into arrears; to be outstanding
to hold back (someone) from achieving success; to stand in the way of; to sabotage
rise; increase; income; takings; completion; end; end result (e.g. of crafts)
downward spiral; negative spiral; vicious circle
ornament; decorative object; figurehead; leader without real power
to be degraded; to come down in the world; to lose status; to be ruined; to fall low
before one knows; unnoticed; unawares
habit; (social) custom; practice; convention
to look on enviously while doing nothing; (lit.) to hold a finger in one's mouth
moral support; emotional support; spiritual support
he; she; this; this one; hey, you!; you bastard!
magician; wizard; sorcerer; witch; mage
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
to lose hope; to be plunged into darkness
illusion; hallucination; misapprehension; misconception; misunderstanding
joining (a club, organization, etc.); becoming a member; entry; admission; subscription; affiliation
confused fight; free-for-all; melee; dogfight; scuffle; rough-and-tumble
to be helpful; to be useful
guaranteed; authentic; certified
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
preemptive strike; preemptive attack; first strike
extensive; vast range; wide scope
to shoot (a gun, person, etc.); to fire
intercept; interception; counter-attack
long distance; long range; long distance relationship
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
being reluctant to give out (pay, provide, etc.); giving out grudgingly
acceleration; speeding up
evasion; avoidance; recusal (of a judge)