to burn completely; to consume (by fire); to burn to nothing; to burn to the ground; to reduce to ashes
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
changing completely; transformation
even; flat; level; calm; peaceful; uneventful
to herd; to drive; to corner; to force someone into doing; to go hard; to push yourself
whole; entire; harmonious; well-rounded
truth; reality; seriousness; logical truth; printed style writing; star performer
sweet words; smooth talk; cajolery; flattery; sycophancy
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
preliminary investigation; preparation
to be injured; to sustain a wound
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
unlimited; unrestricted; limitless
simply put; putting it simply; in short
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
drawn-out (protracted) war or contest
to proceed though deadlocked; to be carried over (e.g. to next meeting); to go into a shootout (e.g. sport)
decision; settlement; definition
you could say; you might say; verging on the
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to abandon; to give up on; to desert
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
thoughts; opinion; however much money you wish to give (as alms, a fee at a museum, etc.); fondness (for a significant other, etc.; often used teasingly); love
impudence; cheekiness; impertinence
to wake up; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to become enlightened
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
pride; dignity; self-respect
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
blind (devotion, faith, etc.); reckless
locking sword to sword (in a duel) and pushing; fierce, close-fought competition
thin; skinny; delicate; fragile; feeble
thrusting (a spear, etc.)
intercept; interception; counter-attack
judgement; judgment; expert opinion; appraisal
craftsman; skilled artisan
to handle; to manage; to deal with; to rear; to look after