weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
sword; dagger; knife; bayonet
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
step; stride; counter for steps
to stumble a step or two forward (when trying to stop); to pass one's destination and stumble a step or two forward; to totter
to hang down (from); to dangle; to be within one's reach; to dangle (before one's eyes); to be completely reliant on; to be entirely dependent on
to be unsteady; to reel; to shake; to waver; to be unsettled (feelings, thoughts, etc.)
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
to set one's sights on; to take aim (at); to have one's mind on
to change way one holds something; to transfer something from one hand to the other
to fix (a time, date, etc.); to set; to expect; to hope for; to resolve (to do); to decide upon
impact (of a projectile); landing (of a bullet); striking
to dance (orig. a hopping dance)
tail (animal, kite, comet, etc.); tail end; slope at the foot of a mountain
to sit down hard; to sink down to the floor
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
as a child; when one was a child
to lose sight of (one's companions); to stray from; to miss (one's chance to ...)
place hidden from view; cover; shelter; hiding place
to curl oneself up; to squeeze oneself in; to be huddled
father; dad; husband; you; he
soldier; combatant; warrior
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
military shoes; combat boots
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
stern; grave; austere; strict (e.g. security); severe; firm
(not) anywhere; nowhere; everywhere; anywhere
(with a) thump; (hanging) straight down
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
to turn (around); to appropriate; to set aside for a purpose