to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
flapping (of a flag, fan, etc.); fluttering; pitter-patter (of footsteps); quickly (making progress); in quick succession
very much; intensely; overwhelmingly; excessively; irresistibly; without any obvious reason
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
unique flavor (flavour); (degree of) flavouring; distinctive quality; special charm
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
all over; everywhere; in every nook and cranny
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
party (of people); set (of people); clan; family; fellow
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
to guess; to sense; to presume; to sympathize with; to sympathise with
to be too numerous; to be too much
rise; increase; income; takings; completion; end; end result (e.g. of crafts)
exposure to wind; severe criticism
to rebound; to recoil; to splash; to have a repercussion; to have a reciprocal effect
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
being done for; giving up; being in a hopeless situation; not knowing what to do; being brought to one's knees; (lit.) throwing up (one's) hands
baron; Irish cobbler (variety of potato)
to be appointed to a rank
infiltration; sneaking in; going undercover
dirty work; unpleasant task
able; capable; competent; able person; person of ability
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of
this occasion; at this time; now
political disturbance; political change; change of government; political upheaval; overthrowing of a government; coup d'état
secret information; intelligence
occupation; calling; livelihood
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
appearing in unexpected places and at unexpected moments; elusive; phantom
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
failure; mistake; blunder
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
if that's the case ...; if so ...; that being the case ...
rather; sooner; preferably
important post; important office; key position
appointment; assignment; promotion
civil war; insurrection; rebellion; domestic conflict