before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
to be unable to bear (something) any longer; to be unable to put up with (something) any longer
direct talks; direct negotiations; talking to somebody in person
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years
man; male; masculine gender
by myself; in person; by oneself
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
index finger; forefinger; second toe
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
to tell (somebody) to (do something)
to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
to cut corners; to be shoddy
thin; pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.) not much (of a presence)
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
to order; to command; to appoint
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
to be truant; to slack off; to play hooky; to skip school; to cut class; to skip out
bow (weapon); archery; bow (for a violin, etc.)
to tell (to do); to order; to tell on (someone); to tattle; to often say
reopening; resumption; restarting
ultrahigh speed; ultrafast
finally; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
link (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.); monocyclic
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
helmet; hard hat; protective headgear
guard; protector; defensive armament; personal armor (armour)
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on