brief remark; few words; one side (e.g. of an argument); ex-parte statement
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
self-education; self-instruction; self-study
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
with an interesting history (story); with a shady history; with circumstances that are difficult to explain
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
serious; not joking; straight
image (on a screen); picture (e.g. on a TV); video; film; reflection; image (in one's mind)
but; however; provided that
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
stubble; unshaven face; beard one has because one is too lazy to shave; 5-o'clock shadow
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
unclean; dirty; unsanitary; indecent; dirty (story, money, etc.); obscene
front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
certified (as genuine, valuable, etc.); guaranteed (article); of established reputation; acknowledged; pièce de résistance
blood; blood; ancestry; (the) blood; feelings
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
thief; robber; burglar; bandit
hideout; secret base of operations; safe house
to strike (gold, oil, etc.); to find (e.g. buried treasure); to dig up
look; glance; sight; summary; list; table
to arrive (at one's destination); to reach; to come to a head; to reach a conclusion; to culminate (in)
probability; likelihood; chances
how long; how far; how much
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
to crouch; to squat; to cower
clear weather; fine weather; formal; ceremonial; cleared of suspicion
commemorable; worth commemorating; momentous; monumental
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
to look at again; to re-examine (policy, estimate, plan, etc.); to review; to get a better opinion of; to see in a more positive light; to improve