to employ; to hire; to take on; to charter (a car, boat, etc.); to hire
to be sacrificed; to become a victim (of); to fall victim (to); to lose one's life
apprenticeship; probation; learning by observation; apprentice; trainee; probationer
very small; tiny; insignificant
suitable; appropriate; becoming; fitting
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
to spare; to grudge; to regret; to lament; to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling
to build up one's strength; to get stronger; to give (someone) strength; to cheer (someone) up; to encourage (someone)
to attack; to go for; to come at; to pounce on; to jump on; to swoop down on
to (hit and) crush; to smash; to squash; to defeat soundly; to crush (an opponent, hopes, etc.)
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room
already; now; no longer; not any more
longish; moderately long; somewhat long; fairly long
difficult to understand; unintelligible; abstruse
to collect; to assemble; to gather
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically; strategy; tactics
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
durability; persistence; stamina; endurance; staying power
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
place; position; location; position; standing; status
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
(one's) sleeping hours; hours of sleep
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
staying up late; sitting up late at night; keeping late hours
toast; congratulatory cup
habit; (social) custom; practice; convention
shuddering; shivering; trembling; being horrified; being disgusted
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
mockery; derision; ridicule
minute; detailed; careful; scrupulous; thorough
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.); repeatedly nodding and dozing off; suddenly (dying); deep (flavor, flavour, color, colour, etc.); rich
absorbed in; immersed in; forgetting oneself; daze; within a dream; while dreaming
long slits (esp. of eyes)