to spend time (on doing something)
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
being startled; getting a shock
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
dozens; scores of; decades
minute (unit of time); fun (one tenth of a monme, 5.787 grains)
in an instant; in a flash; right away; immediately
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
classical music; classic; classical; classic (work); the classics
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
that day; the very same day
ordinary; common; commonplace; mediocre; unremarkable; undistinguished
transfiguration; transformation; change of appearance
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
condescending attitude; arrogant attitude; looking down on
if you think about it; come to think of it
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
companion; company; tritagonist
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
to empty; to vacate; to evacuate
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
middle of the night; dead of night
since when; from when; how long
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
duty; function; office; mission; task
to stop walking; to pause
dragon (as depicted in Western myths)
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger
romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale; (nigh) impossible dream; adventurous spirit; (full-length) novel; romance
pirate; sea robber; buccaneer; freebooter
cover (of a book, magazine, etc.); binding; appearing on the cover of a magazine
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
to mow down; to cut down; to knock down; to defeat; to beat
from here; from this place
continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence
protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight