to prepare oneself for the worst; to strengthen one's resolve; to accept one's fate; to prepare oneself
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat
to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to intimidate; to frighten
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
getting deeply involved; going deeply into; going too far (into something)
to lose sight of; to miss
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
unreliable; undependable; helpless; forlorn; worried; uneasy
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
lint (as in a clothes dryer or a pocket); waste thread; fibers, such as might wrap around the gears in small mechanisms and cause them to jam; fluff
to lend; to loan; to let out on hire
underling; person of low standing; grunt; petty (work, official, etc.); minor; lowly
in itself; the thing itself; this itself; for its own sake; per se
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
to say to each other; to exchange (jokes, comments, etc.); to quarrel; to dispute
favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter
frail; having a weak constitution; being in poor health
to do physical exercise; to be physically active; (lit.) to move one's body
to get going; to start off
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
to take notice (of); to pay attention (to)
to marry (of a woman); to become a bride; to marry into (a family)
older sister; lass; young lady
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
just the other day; quite recently
turning around; spinning around; curling up; round and charming (e.g. eyes)
to turn over; to turn around; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (flag, etc.); to wave (skirt, cape, etc.)
to be sullen; to be offended; to be huffy; to be stuffy; to be stifling; to be muggy
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
previous day; day before; eve; prior day; preceding day
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
completely exhausted; dead tired; knackered
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes