to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown; to scowl
grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
to act as one pleases; to throw one's weight around; to have everything one's own way
and then; in addition to that; also; even so
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
to freeze; to be frozen over; to congeal
tension; mental strain; nervousness
to strain; to stretch; to string up; to cover over (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.)
to hang up; to end a telephone conversation
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
by itself; automatically; naturally
with a clink (click, clack)
to join; to be put together; to combine; to unite; to fit; to close (e.g. of a wound)
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
unmanned; uninhabited; unattended; shorthandedness; lack of help
silence; stillness; quietness
domination; rule; direction; management; control (e.g. over one's emotions); determining (e.g. one's fate)
shaft (e.g. machinery); axle; shaft (golf club); mine shaft; pit
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve
(one's) exclusive use; private use; dedicated use; use for a particular purpose; exclusive use (of particular products); using only (e.g. a certain brand)
direct line; direct communication; connecting directly; through service; nonstop service
elevator; lift; elevator (aviation)
to wear; to be dressed in; to have on
violence; assault; rough (e.g. handling); reckless; rape; sexual assault
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold
to fling; to throw off (clothes); to kick off (boots)
to dance (orig. a hopping dance)
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress
complete change; about-face
upper half of the body; upper body
coat; tunic; jacket; outer garment
cavalry; mobility; maneuverability
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
to create (an atmosphere, feeling, etc.); to produce; to engender
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
armed might; military power; the sword; force
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
influence; power; might; strength; potency; force
command; control; commander
institution; establishment; facility; home (for elderly, orphans, etc.)
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
concentration (of efforts, forces, etc.); gathering together; regimentation; marshalling; mobilization