island; one's territory (e.g. of a sex worker, organized crime gang); one's turf
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
fort; fortress; stronghold; fortification
flow of time; flux of time; lapse of time; current of the times; trend of the times
birth; creation; formation
death; decease; (arch.) death penalty (by strangulation or decapitation); (an) out
chain; chaining; connection; (genetic) linkage
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
to make an enemy (of); to antagonize
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
I see; that's right; indeed
custom; practice; said; aforementioned; instance; example
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
while; during; while; although; all; both
bottle; jar; decanter; flagon; phial; vial
to throw; to fling; to heave; to toss
to hold up over one's head; to hold aloft; to hold over something; to hold (one's hands) out (e.g. towards a fire); to hold up to shade one's eyes, face, etc.
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
with my own (two) eyes; with these very eyes
to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
half-finished (cigarette); half-smoked
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
staring-out (down) game; game in which two children looking at each other try to make the opponents laugh first; constant looking at something (e.g. the computer screen, the clock, etc.)
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
to be affected; to be theatrical; to be pompous
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
(another's) daughter; young lady