to feign ignorance; to evade one's responsibilities
to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
to think hard; to brood over; to worry too much (about); to torment oneself (with the thought of)
splendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
serious; not joking; straight
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon; to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with
chance (of success); odds
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
overconfident; presumptuous
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
to challenge (a person) to a fight
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
sword; dagger; knife; bayonet
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
the front; honesty; uprightness; decency; normality
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
clearing one's throat; cough
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
to live through; to survive
to be foolish; to be stupid; to be ridiculous
(some) more; even more; longer; further
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
future (usually near); prospects