to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
output (electrical, signal, etc.)
double; twice (as much); twofold
exterior; packaging; cladding; armor (armour); arm
inside; interior; inner part
weight; heavyweight boxer
high-speed; rapid; express; highway; freeway; expressway
running (of a car, bus, etc.); traveling; travelling; running (of a program)
rain cover; tarpaulin; covering against rain; taking shelter from rain
transparent; plain (glass or glasses)
armoured vehicle; armored vehicle
transfiguration; transformation; change of appearance
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
good outward appearance; looking nice; being attractive; making a fine show
competent; suitable; qualified
to make a lovely picture; to be perfect for a picture; picture-perfect; picturesque
to be self-complacent; to be conceited; to flatter oneself; to be full of oneself
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
to read too much into things; to get wrong ideas by letting one's imagination run wild; to have a groundless suspicion
easygoing; optimistic; conceited
to make one's own; to take possession of
to be sharp; to be keen; to be on the ball; to have a mind like a steel trap; to be clever
use; utility; profit; gain
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
special order (goods); custom (made); bespoke
pride; dignity; self-respect
obsession; fixation; complaining; criticizing; speciality (e.g. of restaurants)
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
sword skills; swordsmanship
education; training; discipline
trailing dust; dust left by someone running ahead
soon; shortly; before long; having no time to ...; with no time to ...