to have something on someone; to catch someone out; to trip someone up; (lit.) to grab by the tail
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
whereabouts; place where one is; position; location
missing (of a person); lost; unaccounted for; whereabouts unknown
something like ...; something called ...
to hand down (a story, legend, etc.); to pass on (to the next generation); to spread (a rumor, news, etc.); to circulate; to send word; to pass on (a message)
you could say; you might say; verging on the
sword possessing mystical powers; virtuous sword
personal combat; one-to-one fight
huge win; overwhelming victory
first generation; founder
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
grant; bestowal; giving something to someone of low social standing (by a person of very high social standing)
shackles; fetters; irons; bonds (e.g. family); ties; binding relationship
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
perfect; complete; thorough; leaving nothing to be desired; more than satisfactory
small number; few; minority
recommendation; putting in a good word for someone
to keep a watchful eye on
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
(sea) voyage; navigation; sailing; passage; cruise
suspicious glance; suspicious look; suspicious expression
desperate situation with no escape; being driven into a corner; being cornered; last extremity
to roll; to wheel; to turn over; to tip over; to leave; to buy and sell (quickly for a profit)
to deceive (with words); to cajole; to talk into; to explain away (e.g. unpleasant evidence); to argue away; to wheedle
subordination; servitude; servility; subordinate; underling
weak (constitution); sickly; feeble; in poor health
to marry (of a woman); to become a bride; to marry into (a family); (arch.) to have sexual intercourse
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that
attendance; presence; appearance
ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to
on bad terms; at loggerheads
currying favour; being anxious to please; bootlicker
fortuitous; luck; windfall; godsend; good fortune