to gain fame; to make one's name
short and stout; small but wide around
(not) by any means; (not) for anything; wouldn't do for anything; had enough; flatly refusing
to prepare oneself for the worst; to strengthen one's resolve; to accept one's fate; to prepare oneself
thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
secrecy; highly classified information
investment; contribution; financing
helpless; forlorn; hopeless; unpromising; lonely; discouraging
filthy; squalid; dirty; foul; sordid
acquaintance; making someone's acquaintance
without; unless; have to do
enclosure; fence; storage (of fruit, vegetables, etc.); partitioned area of a room for conducting tea ceremonies; mistress; castle
aristocrat; nobleman; dignitary; person of high rank
to break onto (shore); to wash ashore; to attack
diving; submerging; going underwater
along (wall, coast, river, etc.); alongside; following
sliding door (esp. when removed from its frame and used for carrying things or people); large flounder
iron grill; iron grille; iron lattice; prison
fixed fitting (esp. window)
near the mark; pretty close; not a bad guess
to chide; to rebuke; to reprove
to destroy; to crush; to break by striking; to spoil; to ruin
to forgive and forget; to let bygones be bygones; to sweep under the carpet; to wipe the slate clean
prison guard; warder; jailer; gaoler
to make a lovely picture; to be perfect for a picture; picture-perfect; picturesque
station; office; guardroom
proper; reasonable; right; appropriate
repeatedly; frequently; over and over; exceedingly; sincerely; very much
to tighten; to press hard
prank; practical joke; horseplay; mischievous trick
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; charm; appeal
singing one's own praises; praising one's own wares
doubt; suspicion; fear; apprehension
gentlemanly; well-mannered; well-bred; gentlemanlike
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; rich in experience
to stimulate; to stir up; to arouse