to draw an arc (e.g. with a compass); to describe an arc (e.g. through the air)
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
long time; long interval; for quite some time
doing something separately (from the group); going off on one's own
you guys; buddies; pals; you lot
lining; backing; backing up (e.g. a theory); support; bolstering
to be furnished with; to be provided with; to be possessed of; to be endowed with; to be among; to be one of
to furnish; to install; to get someone's agreement; to patronize; to buy usually from the same store
counter for articles; counter for military units; individual
sneakily; secretly; stealthily; on the sly
to bark; to howl; to howl (e.g. of the wind); to roar; to yell; to cry
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
papier mâché; something that looks good superficially
to play with; to joke; to use (esp. trick, sophistry, etc.); to deride; to scoff at; to make fun of
easy; simple; easygoing; lighthearted; simplistic
to give up as hopeless; to wash one's hands (of someone or something)
tool; implement; means; furniture
to buy a replacement; to replace by buying something new
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
incompetent; have no merit
long-cherished ambition; satisfaction
to kill by hitting; to beat to death; to slaughter
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
excitement; exasperation; indignation; rage; fury
riding fast; driving a horse fast
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
ferrule (of a cane, umbrella, etc.); butt end (of a lance, pike, etc.); hard tip (of a mushroom stem)
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
in the meanwhile; during the time
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase
one end; an end; part; fragment
disgust; hate; repugnance; loathing
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
emotional attachment; attitude (expressing emotion); meditative pose (e.g. an actor); posing for effect
serious wound; serious injury
to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)
to lure someone; to entice someone
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
to gain an advantage; to enjoy an advantage; to turn the tables (on)
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
to invade; to attack; to breach; to penetrate