bodyguard; bouncer; bar (e.g. on a door); bolt; stick or pole used for self-defence
anticipation; expectation; plan; preparation
stout-hearted; firm; courageous; brave; tough
agency; commission; reception (of guests); conveyance (of messages)
only; merely; just; at most; no more than
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
to be puffed up with pride; to throw out one's chest
to say something additional; to add (to what was said before)
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
shirt (undergarment); undershirt; singlet; shirt (outerwear; usu. with collar and buttons)
to open (e.g. one's robe); to bare (e.g. one's chest); to open up (of clothing); to be exposed; (arch.) to open wide (one's legs, eyes, mouth, etc.); (arch.) to stretch
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
single edge (e.g. sword blade)
to concentrate; to devote; to apply; to strain; to rack
hair style; coiffure; hairdo
to do up (hair); to dress; to arrange; to tie; to bind; to fasten
teasing; banter; ribbing; jest; making fun (of); poking fun (at)
compliments; civilities; hospitality; special treatment; bill (at a restaurant); check
to say; to tell; to state; to do
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
slightly; lightly; thinly; faintly; dimly
the public; the street (e.g. "word on the street"); street; district; location (e.g. of a battle); scene (e.g. of carnage)
to press for an answer; to shower questions on someone
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
to take an aggressive position; to stir up trouble
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
to attract notice; to catch the eye; to stand out
weariness; boredom; tedium; tiresomeness
taking captive; carrying away; kidnapping; kidnaping; abduction
compulsion; coercion; forcing (to do); enforcement
companions; friends; comrades; mates; partners
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp
hostile relations; hostile relationship
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
to take offense (at); to take offence (at); to feel hurt (by)