shortness of breath; panting; puffing; running out of steam (e.g. economy); losing momentum
nick in a blade (sword, knife); chip in a blade
several times; several degrees
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
contortion; distortion; warp; kink (in one's character); twist
singing one's own praises; praising one's own wares
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
training; drill; practice; discipline
inquiry into; enquiry into; prying (into); investigation; search; exploration
audience (with a person of high standing); eye-level
very high; high up; aloft; only; merely; just
go that far; to that extent
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
both hands; both arms; ten
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
silence (not speaking); muteness
determination; resolution
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
lack of expression; blank look (on one's face)
to name; to call; to christen; to term
silver (Ag); silver coin; money; silver medal; silver colour; silver color; bank
you; you bastard; you son of a bitch; (arch.) you
to serve; to work for; to attend
life; lifetime; career; for life; all one's life; throughout one's life
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction
to push out; to project; to stick out; to hand over (e.g. to the police)
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
which can exist solely due to the presence of; whose existence is determined entirely by; which owes everything to
to some extent; to a certain extent
magic sword; cursed sword
around there; near there; or thereabouts; or so; such a matter; such a thing
the same; the said; likewise