to decapitate; to take (someone's) head off; to depose; to topple
fully prepared; all ready
to extend; to expand; to spread out
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
(not) even a little bit; (not) in the slightest; (not) one bit
beginning; clue; starting point
article (in a document); clause; counter for lines, stripes, streaks, rays, etc.; although; though; since
to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent
encampment; position; side; end; goal area
to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set
neck; bottleneck; obstruction; neckline
hateful; detestable; loathsome
to stamp one's feet (in frustration, impatience, etc.)
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
from now; from this moment; henceforth
serious; grave; dignified; solemn
shivering; feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy; thrilled; excited
with a vroom; with a sudden shaking
OK; okay; fine (without); not needed; unnecessary
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
(not even) an inch; (not even) a little bit; (lit.) one millimeter
(pent-up) anger; indignation; resentment; irritation
having no way to relieve (one's grief, mortification, etc.); unable to give vent to (one's anger)
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
trump; trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
in the belly; in one's heart of hearts
to await; to wait for; to expect
to have one's breath taken away; to gasp (in surprise, wonder, etc.); to have one's breath catch in one's throat; to gulp
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
research institute; (research) laboratory
vacant house; unoccupied house
to settle (in a place); to settle down
intruder; invader; trespasser; raider
colourful; colorful; multicoloured; various; varied; variegated
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
lightning; thunder; god of thunder; god of lightning; anger; fit of anger