to strain one's eyes; to look closely; to stare at
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
to shift one's attention to; to shift one's focus on
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
to feel oneself indebted to
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
front; frontage; facade; main
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
to comb upwards; to brush up (a loose strand of hair); to turn up a lamp wick
to be renewed; to change; to be improved; to be reformed; to stand on ceremony; to be formal
not exceeding; and downward; below (e.g. standard); under (e.g. a level); the below-mentioned; the following
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
to sit on the edge of one's seat; to be in breathless suspense
exhilarating; thrilling; intensely pleasurable
to gain knowledge; to be illuminated; enlightening; informative; illuminating
private; informal; among one's people (group, friends)
to compete with; to vie for
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
attitude to life; form of existence; way of life
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
absorbed in; immersed in; forgetting oneself; daze; within a dream; while dreaming
to give a round of applause; to applaud
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
to hand over; to surrender
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
wonderful; marvelous; strange; strangely enough; oddly enough; for some reason
to cuddle; to comfort; to rock; to soothe; to dandle; to humor
so; like this; in this way
together; at the same time; same; identical
person's origin (e.g. city, country, parentage, school)