nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
stay of execution; suspended sentence
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to take hold of
nutriment; nutritious substance; nourishment
to suck up; to pump up; to siphon off (profits, etc.); to exploit; to take up others' opinions, hopes, etc.
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
harmony; accord; reconciliation; agreement
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
tone (of voice); parlance; style; intonation; accent
loudly (flinging open a door); with a clatter; with a crash (e.g. of a falling structure); completely (change); utterly; louvre window (door, vent, etc.)
stifled laugh; chuckling; snickering
to tease; to make fun of; to ridicule; to mock; to play with (e.g. a toy); to fiddle with
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); squealer; rat; loser; asshole; counterfeit
to colour; to color; to apply make-up; to decorate; to garnish
disdain; contempt; scorn; abhorrence