to become speechless; to be at a loss for words
(not) even once; (not) ever
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
subordinate; underling; henchman; minion
to decapitate; to take (someone's) head off; to depose; to topple
making noodles by hand; striking a deal; coming to an agreement; killing with bare hands
rearing from infancy; training from an early age (e.g. an apprentice); teaching from an early stage (e.g. a subordinate)
to run away; to flee; to escape; to make a getaway; to skedaddle
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
to be careless; to be inattentive; long and disheveled (e.g. hair) (dishevelled); (arch.) flaring up (fire); (arch.) rising (e.g. steam)
to change sides; to double-cross; to betray; to roll over (in bed); to turn over
news; word; tidings; omen
trembling from fear; trembling all over
son of a bitch; piece of shit
important person; influential figure; big shot; big thing; big one; big game
to assume the air of ...; to behave like ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
to lie on one's back with legs outstretched; to recline; to get cocky; to be arrogant
ditch; drain; gutter; trench
escape; flight; running away; elopement; fleeing
to drive away; to scatter; to rout
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
opposition; resistance; insubordination; defiance; hostility; rebellion
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection
to cut down; to slay; to truncate; to round down; to omit; to discard
commander; general; leader
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
great (quantity, amount, etc.); huge; enormous; serious
to make sacrifices for; to pay dearly for
failure; mistake; blunder
difference; variation; difference
quality; value; nature; inherent quality; logical quality
to follow; to accompany; to cleave to; to join up with; to obey implicitly; to flatter
pleasure; supreme pleasure obtained by freeing oneself from earthly desires
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
reset; fresh start; new beginning
in hand; on hand; on one; handheld
preservation; retainment; keeping
mishmash; miscellany; medley; jumble; mixture; odds and ends
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
defeat; loss; reverse; setback