terminus; terminal; end edge
ring; loop (of rope); halo (of an angel)
to inquire (about); to enquire; to ask; to interrogate; to question intensely; to grill (someone about something)
gently; mildly; leniently; don't be too hard on me (us, them); go easy on me
thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little
to become damaged; to break; to worsen; to spoil (one's mood); to decrease; to diminish (profits, gains)
hot-blooded; hot-headed; temperamental; impulsive
to cancel; to withdraw; to retract; to take back (words, etc.); to revoke
defense; defence; defensive preparations
violation; offense; offence; breach; transgression; infringement
tacit approval; tacit permission; connivance; acquiescence; toleration; overlooking
to manage; to deal with; to cope with; to sentence; to condemn; to punish
suddenly; all of a sudden; abruptly; very; absolutely; by far
inside a library, museum, cinema, etc.; on the premises
firm and solid; sturdy and indestructible; unshakable; adamantine
to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
responsibility; liability; blame; torture; torment
to shed light; to cast light
back-to-back; facing in opposite directions; two sides of the same coin; inextricably linked (esp. with something dangerous or undesirable); on bad terms; at odds
chin; jaw; gills; branchia
persistent; obstinate; tenacious; relentless; insistent; importunate
to change the position of
drawn-out (protracted) war or contest
open seam; seam that has come apart; tear
next (year, spring, etc.); coming; since (e.g. last month); for (e.g. 20 years)
oh; oh my; oh dear; well, ...; er ...; why, ...
thigh; buttocks; arse; ass
strong arm; stout arm; ability to carry out a difficult job; capable person
numbness; going to sleep (of a limb); pins and needles
self-taught method; one's own way; one's own style
way of murdering; killing method; way of using a sword
clearness; clarity; skillfulness (skilfulness)
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
otherwise; or else; if not
popularity; favour; defense; defence; agreement; receiver of technique (e.g. in martial arts)
ditch; drain; groove; tread; gap (between people, countries, etc.); gulf
arms; armament; taking up arms; arming oneself