white hair; grey hair; gray hair
to brush away; to sweep aside; to repel (e.g. enemy); to drive away; to rout
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large size; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
long ago; a long time ago; already
to play a role; to serve a function; to play a part
one's habitual practice; usual measure; old trick
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
maliciousness; ill will; noxious gas; (arch.) (vengeful) ghost; (arch.) specter
to crush to death; to stifle to death; to squeeze to death; to stifle (a laugh, etc.); to muffle (one's breathing); to subdue (one's voice)
to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)
distinctive of; characteristic of; uniquely applying to; but; except; without
insignificant; inconsequential; trifling; negligible; of little importance
sword; blade; single stroke
counter for waves (of a repeated occurrence)
start; beginning; build up; how well a pitcher pitches at the start of the game
to gather strength; to take heart
to do one's best; to do something to the best of one's ability
finishing blow; coup de grâce
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
feelings; thoughts; meaning
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
firearms; missile; projectile weapon
assistance; backing; reinforcements
water pistol; squirt gun; water gun
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold
cavern; cave; cave system; grotto
along the way; along the road
to have a hole; to be pierced (with a hole)
to crouch; to squat; to cower
to be launched (e.g. rocket); to lift off; to be washed up (on the shore)
to get up (e.g. from bed); to make one's way in the world; to achieve in life
to burn; to scorch; to char; to singe
charcoal; charred remains
cannot be compared with; no match for
to fall onto; to happen; to befall