final coat (of paint, plaster, varnish, etc.); finish; glazing; adding more of the same (of something negative, e.g. shame)
to temper thoroughly; to train well
long military service; having experienced many battles
proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment
old wound; scar; old unpleasant incident; past misdeed
many; numerous; various; large number of
dangerous weapon; lethal weapon; deadly weapon; murder weapon
advance; moving forward; progress
step; stride; counter for steps
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
to exercise one's talent; to display one's ability
fungus; germ; bacterium; bacillus
brilliance; polish; lustre; luster; glossy finish (of photographs)
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
suddenly; all of a sudden
connotation; comprehension; intension; inclusion; containment within
to allow; to let (somebody) do; to make (somebody) do
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
to come alive; to get going; to start to move
creation; generation; formation; derivation
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
one swing; one shake (e.g. of pepper); one sword
movements; manner; behaviour; farewell dinner (given by someone about to leave on a trip)
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
killing and wounding; bloodshed
to underrate; to make light of
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
to pay attention; to be watchful
to understand; to make out
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
residential area; quarter; neighbourhood; neighborhood
like this; in this way; as you see
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
to dazzle one's eyes; to hold one's gaze; to fascinate; to captivate
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
even more; still more; further