to be wet; to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked
hectic; bewildering; bustling; dizzy
advantages and disadvantages; interests (of parties)
to roll in; to tumble into; to visit (esp. to stay overnight as an unwanted guest); to fall in one's way; to fall into one's lap
estate; homestead; house and land (it stands on); messuage
interest; (investment) yield; profits
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
scorn; disdain; contempt; slight
cold; chill; cold weather; cold wave; cold air
soldier; combatant; warrior
appearance; shape; form; atmosphere; look; feel
unusual; uncommon; extraordinary; out of the ordinary; incomparable; serious
coercion; overpowering; to overpower; to overawe; to daunt
to bluff; to act brave; to put on a bold front
ordinary; nothing special; nothing to exclaim over
unusual event; strange occurrence; strange phenomenon; something abnormal; change (for the worse); accident
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
military forces; hosts; troops
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
brilliant; splendid; glorious; magnificent; spectacular
to tower above the rest; to be by far the best; to be prominent; to be outstanding; to be a cut above
long military service; having experienced many battles
tough guy; wild one; fearless fighter
muscles and bones; body build; physique; cartilage
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
skill; dexterity; master hand
training; education; stocking up; laying in; preparation (e.g. ingredients); girl studying to become a geisha
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to deceive; to trick
serious; severe; grave; acute
to knock down; to beat up (till unable to stand)
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
nonsense; silly talk; drivel; rubbish
to fall down; to fall over; to turn out; to play out; to abandon Christianity (and convert to Buddhism); to apostatize