strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing
to sit cross-legged; to rest on one's laurels; to be self-complacent
to tie up in a bundle (e.g. straw, hair, bills, letters); to bundle; to govern; to manage; to fold (one's arms); to put together (one's hands)
young nobleman; scion of a noble family; princely young man; man with an aristocratic air
to give one's name; to introduce oneself; to announce one's candidacy
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
irritating; aggravating; upsetting; maddening; infuriating; exasperating
failing mark; failing grade
fierce; intense; severe; very; extremely; terribly
becoming irritated (suddenly); getting annoyed
vein (visible under the skin); bulging veins (esp. in the head)
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious
failure (in an examination); failing to advance (to the next year); falling short of the standard; not making the grade
to be dark; to be dull; to be unassuming; to be inconspicuous; to not stand out
robber; mugger; robbery; burglary
to manage; to deal with; to cope with; to sentence; to condemn; to punish
to accuse someone; to charge someone
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
equal; identical; the same; no different (from); just like; equivalent
order; observance; discipline; rules; law; regulations
religion; religious affiliation; belief; religious activity
believer; adherent; devotee; fanboy; fanatic; superfan
appropriate; suitable; fitting; apt; proper; right
to prostrate oneself (before)
spouse; wife; husband; partner
how many people; a number of people
polite; courteous; hospitable; careful; handled with great care; treated with attention
to mope; to brood; to be in low spirits; to have the blues
flash (of light); glint; swift strike; quick decisive move
to slay; to cut down (a foe)
striking with the back of the sword
dangling; aimlessly; casually; unexpectedly
to carry in one's hand; to have in one's hand; to lead (e.g. troops); to present (an issue, policy, artistic work, etc.); to take up
pair; the two; both persons; both things
to flutter (in the wind); to wave; to turn over; to flip over; to suddenly change (attitude, opinion, etc.); to suddenly switch
barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
break in time; interruption; pause