serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
elementary operation; basic operation; fundamental procedure
how many years; how long; what year
one long straight object (e.g. strand of hair, beam of light, wisp of smoke); a single bloodline; earnest; resolute; (arch.) ordinary; (arch.) common
pipe shaft (in a building); riser shaft
field; farm; rural; agricultural; stray (e.g. dog, cat); unauthorised (esp. smartphone application)
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
to be mixed; to be blended with; to associate with; to mingle with; to join
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
instant; moment; for an instant
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
to collapse into; to flop onto
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
land mine; topic that sets someone off; sensitive topic; something that seems fine at first but turns out to be very bad (e.g. product, business); booby trap
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
attacking a fleeing enemy; additional attack on a weakened enemy; additional blow to an already unfortunate situation
both; both sides; both parties
swaying (only once, in a large, slow motion); relaxedly
to hide; to be hidden; to conceal oneself; to disappear
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
playing; play (margin between on and off, gap before pressing button or lever has an effect)
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
to burn with combativeness
ridding oneself; freeing oneself of; growing out of; overcoming; outgrowing
to be enthusiastic about; to be eager; to be keen
to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted
such ... as; or some such
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
enforcement; implementation; putting into practice; carrying out; operation; working (e.g. working parameters)
that day; the very same day
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
to raise (to maturity); to bring up; to rear; to train; to educate
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
denial; negation; negation (logic); NOT operation