stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation
to stagger; to stumble; to totter; to misconduct oneself; to have a love affair; to waver
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
sense of duty; sense of purpose; vocation
to run off; to break into a run; to start running
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
haste; hurry; expedition; speed; dispatch
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
to settle down (and deal with something); to concentrate all one's energy (on something); to settle oneself (in a place); to settle down (somewhere); to take a solid stance; to lower one's center of gravity (centre)
sharp; harsh; stinging; thorny; snappy
way of speaking; intimation
highest grade; superlative degree
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
swiftly; rapidly; suddenly; abruptly; sharply (of a slope, bend, etc.); steeply
having in mind; happening to know of; idea
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
duty; obligation; responsibility
mental condition; state of mind; mentality
to think constantly about; to dwell on
to flicker; to glimmer; to flit; to fall lightly (snow, rain)
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
have a good day; take care; see you
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
helpless; forlorn; hopeless; unpromising; lonely; discouraging
to cross one's mind; to occur to one
declaration of war; proclamation of war
unidentifiable; unidentified
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
to spill over and fall; to scatter (petals, leaves, etc.)
polite; courteous; hospitable
no!; no no!; no, not at all
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
charming; fascinating; attractive
immediate reply; quick answer; ready agreement