to smoke; to smoulder; to be sooty; to be smoke-stained; to smoulder (e.g. a dispute); to smolder
(game pieces, soldiers, etc.) under one's control
space; interval; space character; whitespace
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
cavern; cave; cave system; grotto
stick; club; cudgel; bludgeon
monotony; monotone; dullness; monotone; monotonic
person with a bounty on their head
second grade; second class; secondary
bodyguard; bouncer; bar (e.g. on a door); bolt; stick or pole used for self-defence
no change; no difference; no unusual events; no accidents; no incidents
to be preeminent; to be outstanding
military gains; war results; fruit of battle
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
inconvenient; inexpedient; unfavourable; wrong; improper; objectionable
(one's) identity; background; upbringing; (one's) character
underhand grip; backhand grip (e.g. in tennis); unexpected twist; turning the tables (on an opponent)
skill; dexterity; master hand
leak (of information); leakage (of electricity)
to cover fully; to wrap around
filthy; unfair; dirty; untouchable; disgusting; nasty
unable to clear away one's ill feeling; not able to do anything (about...)
anger; resentment; indignation; chagrin; irritation
to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be given an award; to be gifted or endowed (e.g. with a talent); to be blessed (e.g. with a child); to be initiated (e.g. into a secret)
secret art; the mysteries
perseverance; determination; tenacity; energy
(verbal) abuse; denunciation; disparagement; vilification; scathing criticism
conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; especially; particularly
tea party; get-together; tea ceremony
time around sunset; early evening
to remind (someone of something); to call attention to; to make sure of; to emphasize; to emphasise
to intimidate; to frighten; to scare; to threaten (e.g. peace); to jeopardize; to endanger
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
begging for one's life; pleading for one's life
change of attitude (stance, position); lightness of foot; ability to dodge out of the way of an attack
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate