to become weak; to decline; to wear; to abate; to decay; to wither
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
deployment; disposition; posting; stationing
to be negligent in doing something; to shirk; to be off one's guard
to open one's eyes wide (in anger, surprise, etc.); to goggle at
such; like that; in that way
confidence; trust; faith; credit (finance)
to come unstuck from; to peel off; to come off
to be astonished; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be deeply impressed
classical form of martial art
to accomplish; to finish; to fulfill
delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant
comparatively; relatively; unexpectedly; unusually; considering; for one's ...
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
manly; sportsmanlike; pure (heart, actions, etc.); upright; (arch.) unsullied (e.g. scenery or object); (arch.) pure
the other day; a few days ago
whereabouts; place; location; place where one belongs; where one fits in; place where one can be oneself
proposal; offer; request; application
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
to think, feel, consider, know, etc.
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
imprudent (misguided) fellow
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
to blow into; to breathe into; to inspire; to indoctrinate; to record (music, video, etc.)
roost; nest; pad; crib; one's home
to determine (esp. a culprit or underlying cause); to pin down; to ascertain; (arch.) to stab to death
unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous
ability to take action; ability to take initiatives; energy; dynamism; drive
ambition; aspiration; sinister designs; treachery
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
search (esp. for someone or something missing); manhunt; legally authorized search of a person, building, etc.
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
loudly (flinging open a door); with a clatter; with a crash (e.g. of a falling structure); completely (change); utterly; louvre window (door, vent, etc.)
to torment; to torture; to harass
cloudiness; cloudy weather; fog (on a mirror, glasses, etc.); cloud (e.g. in marble); gloom; dejection
to force (someone) to take part; to take along unwillingly