not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly; (not) readily; (not) right away; (not) immediately
unbelievable; incredible; implausible
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
aptitude; aptness; suitability
retention; maintenance; preservation
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
in that respect; on that point; in that regard
to bring in; to take in; to approach (someone) with (a proposal, offer, problem, etc.); to bring; to bring (to another stage); to take (e.g. to court, to extra time, to a play-off)
exactly; just; right (when); just (as); just (about to); on the point of
Heaven's blessing; gift of nature; natural resources
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
(distant) future; future existence; world beyond the grave; future (tense)
to cut open; to clear (land); to cut (a path, road, etc.); to carve out (a new career, future, etc.); to open up (a new field)
manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext; excuse; grounds (for)
absolutely; completely; utterly; really; simply; only
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
severe; harsh; stringent; rigorous; strict; unfair
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
to avenge (someone) by striking down their killer
long-handled Chinese spear; lance; weapon; arms; grip of a bow; parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
with my own (two) eyes; with these very eyes
something like ...; something called ...
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
thickheaded; obstinate; inflexible; stubborn
he; she; that person; (arch.) you