(as for (that)) thing; (given (that)) thing; matter; (it is a ...) thing; matter; fact
massacre; annihilation; wholesale slaughter
to try and do something; to attempt to do something
in turns; in series; in number order; by rotation
to throw; to toss; to hit; to strike; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles)
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
genuine article; real thing; real deal
to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles
and yet; even so; nonetheless; for all that
poor piece of work; rubbish; trash
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
after making the rounds; after having passed through many hands; after going through many places; eventually
to tie; to restrain; to confine; to bind; to fasten
scriptwriter; playwright; scenario writer
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
(on) one's own; (by) oneself
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
in the meanwhile; during the time
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
dragon (as depicted in Western myths)
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
chill; the shivers; shivering fit; cold; coldness; cold air
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
custom; practice; said; aforementioned; instance; example
to blow out; to spout out
insect; bug; worm; roundworm; one's emotions; one's feelings; nervousness
nest; rookery; den; haunt; (spider's) web
to keep in pace with; to keep up with; to follow (someone's thought); to understand
hook (fishing, golf, boxing, etc.)