to stop talking; to break off; to pause
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
to cause a stir; to have repercussions; to generate controversy
to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.); to assume the shape of; to disguise oneself (as); to change (into); to transform; to change radically (for the better)
impossible; unthinkable; unbelievable; ridiculous
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
actor with excellent acting abilities (as opposed to just good looks); actor of real skill
protection; defence; support; safeguarding; championship; vindication
to fly about; to flutter about; to flit about; to fly past each other
to rise; to swell; to intensify; to increase; to grow stronger; to get higher
advocate; proponent; supporter
to be possible; to be conceivable; to be likely; to be probable
shrill voice; piercing cry; shriek; scream
frank; direct; plain; straightforward; point-blank; concise
long ago; a long time ago; already
that; the matter in question
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
confidence; trust; faith; credit
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
no, not like that (but like this)
to speak ill of; to disparage
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
a little; a bit; a little while; a short time; a little way; a short distance
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
now that; since; so long as; because
basis; grounds; base (of operations); base (of a group of stones)
relaxation (e.g. of muscles); becoming flaccid
to determine whether something is right or wrong; to make something clear; to settle a matter
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
ingenious idea; excellent plan; bright idea
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
sharp parting remark; parting threat
to vomit; to throw up; to emit; to send forth; to give (an opinion); to make (a comment)
example; instance; precedent; custom; habit
piece of paper; slip of paper; strip of paper; scrap of paper
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to be captivated (by); to be infatuated (with)