naked sword; drawn sword; shellfish removed from the shell
change of color; change of colour; fading; discoloration; discolouration
bargaining point; terms of exchange; conditions for meeting a demand
adherence; sticking (to); fixation
strong person; the strong; the powerful
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
to take measures; to work out a plan; to lecture; to read aloud; to confer
nostril; nostrils; naris; nares
suddenly (appear, stick out); abruptly; (stand) still and expressionless; imposingly; suddenly (stand up)
minimum; minuscule; local minimum
to connect; to link together; to pull together; to close tightly; to purse (e.g. lips)
cutting to pieces; tearing to pieces
second (unit of time); arc second
complexion; colour; color; blood red
ill-natured; mean; mischievous; nasty; unkind; teasing
clever scheme; outlandish plan; unusual plan
to burst open; to pop; to split
of no concern at all; no skin off my nose
to launch a surprise attack
invasion; raid; attack; visitation (of a calamity)
to pour into (liquids); to pump into
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
hostile nature; inimical character
to flick out; to spring out; to calculate; to work out; to expel (from a group); to drive out
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
to play a dirty trick; to use underhanded methods; to hit below the belt; to play false
lack of ability; inadequacy; (being) out of one's depth
fifteenth day of the month; fifteen days
rightly or wrongly; by all possible means
to suppress one's emotions