pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase; follow-up attack
distinction; discrimination; distinguishing; discernment
valley; ravine; cleavage (of breasts); part or place that has been left behind; blind spot
to push aside; to push one's way through
short sword; dagger; stiletto; hour hand (of a clock)
to rise to the surface; to surface; to stand out (e.g. against a background)
to become possible; to become able to (do)
great achievement; great feat; great work; great undertaking
to be renewed; to change; to be improved; to be reformed; to stand on ceremony; to be formal
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
bolt from the blue; unforeseen event; complete surprise
hiding place; hideout; refuge; retreat; hideaway
3rd day of the month; three days
to decline (in prosperity); to become deserted; to become desolate; to taper off (of a sound)
headquarters; head office; main office
mediator; go-between; middleman; broker
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
password; watchword; motto; slogan
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
structure; construction; arrangement; plan; plot; contrivance
counter; window; teller window; contact person; point of contact
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
truth or falsehood; genuineness; authenticity; veracity
dreary; bleak; monotonous; tasteless; unrefined
naked; bare; uncovered; frank; open; blunt
grease; animal fat; tallow
to flicker; to quiver; to waver; to sway
brethren; brothers; fellow countrymen; fellowman; compatriot
really; truly; very; extremely; exceedingly; sincerely
test; trial; ordeal; tribulation
to conquer (e.g. an enemy); to defeat; to overcome (a difficulty); to out-hit
realm of the dead; the other world; underworld; hell
celebration (of a joyous occasion); blessing; giving one's blessing; blessing (from God)