to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
continuation; continuance; going on; resuming
the future; future prospects
abandonment; renunciation; resignation; abdication (responsibility, right)
victory or defeat; victory and defeat
firmly; solidly; heartily
to shake each other's hands; to shake hands with each other
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
youth; springtime of life; adolescent
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
be (that) as it may; having said that
apron of a gun; cover for the touch-hole on a cannon or matchlock
going through great pains in vain
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
what the hell; oh, great!; son of a gun; holy mackerel; oh no!; holy cow!
imitation; fake; phony; pseudo-
from the start; from the beginning; from the outset
to nail; to knock; to bang (e.g. one's head); to throw (e.g. a rock); to fling
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
flaring up; burning hotly; flying into a rage; losing one's cool; opening suddenly and widely (e.g. eyes, mouth); (arch.) acting resolutely
good flavor; good flavour; delicacy; dainty
founder; originator; pioneer
one's principles and position
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
there is nothing more that can be done; it's all over
completely; thoroughly; horribly; without exception; until there's no untouched (undamaged) part
heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained
silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
being too late; losing one's final chance
just one person; only one
please!; I'm asking you; for heaven's sake
My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely
expressive power; inventiveness; creative power
talented; gifted; prodigious; virtuoso; masterful