because; for; the reason why is ...
scabbard; sheath; cap (on a brush, pen, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
to get back into shape; to retrain; to rebuild; to reschool
to frown (on); to be grim-faced; to look sullen
to notify; to advise; (arch.) to know; (arch.) to reign; (arch.) to govern (a country)
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
to find out; to discover; to locate
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
to change (into); to turn (into); to transform (into); to influence
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
essence; the best; chic; smart; considerate; understanding
concentration (of efforts, forces, etc.); gathering together; regimentation; marshalling; mobilization
official name; formal name
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
to peel; to skin; to pare; to bare (teeth, fangs); to open wide (eyes)
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
unexpectedly; surprisingly
to peel off; to come off; to be taken off
party to a contract; subscriber; policy owner (insurance)
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
memo book; memo pad; notebook; notepad; scratchpad; scratch pad
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
(for) self-defense; (for) self-protection
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
absurd; unreasonable; rash; reckless; excessive; immoderate
change to ...; becoming ...; making into ...; -ization; -ification
(powers of) concentration; ability to concentrate
power; might; authority; influence
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
to sharpen; to grind; to whet; to hone; to make keen
suddenly; unexpectedly; by chance; accidentally; lightly; nimbly
to look into; to peep into; to peer into
planned; scheduled; systematic
to glance at; to look at; to scan; to run one's eyes over
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
telephone call; speaking over the telephone; (Internet) voice call; counter for telephone calls of a set duration
to fail to hear something; to miss; to act as if one didn't hear something; to let a remark slide
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
strange; unfamiliar; mysterious; suspicious