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to get strong; to gain strength

2

jet black

2

to creep; to steal up; to draw near unnoticed

1

to coil about; to follow about; to surround; to cling to

1

at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money

1

conclusion; resolution; gathering and bundling; convergence; focusing (e.g. light); convergence

1

sharp sword

1

sharpness; cutting ability; quickness (of wit); incisiveness; peppiness (of a ball)

1

feelings; thoughts; meaning

1

to run counter to; to go against; to disobey; to infringe

1

guide (on a tour, etc.)

2

dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze

1

to stand stock still

1

assassin's dagger

1

to yell out loud; to shout loudly; to cry aloud; to scream loudly

1

to go by; to go past; to run (between; of a rail service, bus route, etc.); to operate (between); to go indoors; to go into a room; to penetrate

4

meddling; interfering; choosing to keep the drawn tile and discarding a different one

2

personal accessories (ornaments, adornments)

3

wonderful; splendid; magnificent

2

performance (at a party or banquet, etc.); side show; entertainment

2

queer; odd; fantastic

1

one's party piece; parlor trick; hidden talent

1

not asking (about); letting go unquestioned; disregarding; ignoring; overlooking

1

humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits

1

to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well

1

reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight

1

to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)

4

to leave word with (a person); to state in one's will; to leave (something) unsaid; to forget to mention

2

to scatter; to cause a shower of; to disperse; to distribute; to resolve (a symptom, condition, etc.); to relieve

1

to disappear into; to be lost in; to do something under the cover of (confusion, etc.); to be almost indistinguishable; to be confusingly similar; to be diverted from (negative emotions, etc.)

1

sudden; abrupt; unexpected

1

to disappear; to vanish

1

having no choice; at a loss for what to do; at one's wits' end

2

regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better

2

pride; boast; credit (to)

1

abandonment; renunciation; resignation; abdication (responsibility, right)

2

magnificent; grand; majestic; splendid

1

to dig up; to dig out; to pick (nose, teeth, etc.); to pry into; to examine closely; to dredge up

1

standing on tiptoe and stretching one's back to make oneself taller; stretching oneself; overreaching oneself; overstretching oneself; trying to do something beyond one's ability

1

sunrise

1

to wake up; to rouse out of bed; to knock on the door and wake someone

2

by any standard; (not) even as flattery

1

serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady

2

even ... (e.g. "even a genius")

4

not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)

1

next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to

5

thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill

3

good sense

1

to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate

1

appetite (for food)

3