scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
to pass; to overtake; to leave behind; to pull out; to extract; to remove
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
clear; precise; definite; distinct
intent to kill; intent to murder; urge to kill; murderous impulse
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
inside one's heart; in one's mind
to throw open; to leave open
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
to harm; to hurt; to injure; to miss one's chance to (do something); to fail to (do what one ought to have done)
to cause; to induce; to bring about; to pull upright; to help up (e.g. a fallen person)
(are you) alright?; (are you) OK?
reality; actuality; hard fact
to get strong; to gain strength
one who knows little often repeats it
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
insolent fellow; rude fellow
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
to irritate; to grate on one's nerves; to aggravate; to be galling; to be invidious
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
confident; assured; self-assured; bullish (e.g. market)
search (esp. for someone or something missing); manhunt; legally authorized search of a person, building, etc.
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
glaringly; dazzlingly; blazingly
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
passion; temper; irritability
shout; cry; outcry; yell; shriek; scream
transfiguration; transformation; change of appearance
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
vague; faint; dim; indistinct; hazy; blurry
very; extremely; like the devil; as a demon
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
to cough violently; to have a coughing fit
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
tottering; staggering; faltering; reeling