sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
elder sister; effeminate man
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
to apologize; to apologise
meaning; significance; sense
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
(in) the presence of the whole company; with all eyes filed upon (one)
right in the center (centre)
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
hustle and bustle; throng; crowd; congestion; traffic jam
reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
distinction; discrimination; distinguishing; discernment
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
relation; connection; relevance
body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.)
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
hand; arm; forepaw; foreleg; handle; hand; worker
to put one's strength into
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
to turn towards; to point
bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh