to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected
quickly; calmly; intently
flight; desertion; escape
route; road; distance travelled in a day; one's ... (age, e.g. 40s, 60s)
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
under one's eyes; below one's eyes
escape; flight; running away; elopement; fleeing
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
reinforcement; augmentation; strengthening; increase; buildup
wounded person; injured person
to be loath to; to balk at (doing); to grudge (doing); to take (good) care of
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
bloodshed; bloody event; bloody violence
to flicker; to glimmer; to flit; to fall lightly (snow, rain)
bent back; indecisive attitude; timidity; lack of nerve
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
small gathering; happy circle
profile; face in profile; face seen from the side; (personal) profile; (biographical) sketch; outline (of someone's life)
bold; daring; dauntless; intrepid; stout-hearted
military campaign; battle; war
social standing of a family; lineage; parentage; good family
to drive (e.g. horse, carriage); to control; to manage
to build up; to establish (one's reputation)
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)
other than; excluding; without
cause of offense; cause of offence; annoyance; spasms; convulsions; cramps
quizzical; puzzled; inquisitive; suspicious; doubtful
influential person; man of importance
to sense; to suspect; to get an inkling (of something); to get wind of; to smell (e.g. danger); to become aware of (e.g. a plot)
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
shuddering; shivering; trembling; being horrified; being disgusted
loyal retainer; loyal subject
exclusion; removal; rejection; elimination; abatement; lifting (sanctions, etc.)
coworker; co-worker; colleague; associate
river; stream; River; the ... river
(one's) identity; background; upbringing; (one's) character