since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
news; word; tidings; omen
because; for; the reason why is ...
abasement; fall; forfeiture; sinking (in people's estimation)
device; contrivance; trick; trap; (small) scale; half finished; commencement
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
nothing but; none other than
scheme; tactic; stratagem; trick
to take a breath; to take a short rest
payback; tit for tat; retaliation; doing over again; redoing
to plan; to form a plan; to scheme; to envision; to intend to do
to be foolish; to be stupid; to be ridiculous
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
to leave something as it is
awfully; frightfully; desperately; violently; unduly; extremely
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
(any) particular; special; material; perceptible; noticeable
as likely as not; 50-50; even match; tie
My goodness!; Good lord!; Holy cow!
jaws of death; dangerous place; (lit.) tiger's den
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
unconsciously; unwittingly; unawares
to make an enemy (of); to antagonize
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
to cut one's way through; to tide over; to struggle through; to get over
that is to say; so that means
appropriate; suitable; proper; fitting
getting deeply involved; going deeply into; going too far (into something)
to force someone to clamp with their teeth; to force into someone's mouth (e.g. a gag); to wedge into a space; to inflict (a blow); to deal (a hit); to pull (a joke)
dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); squealer; rat; loser; asshole; counterfeit
outer circumference; perimeter; outskirts; periphery
historic; historical; traditional
reaching; attaining; arrival
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough