to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
first of all; at once; right away; for now; for the time being
to be helpful; to be useful
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
as (X, then Y); with; in accordance with; in proportion to
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
skill; dexterity; proficiency
thirteen; 13; king (playing card)
one's first campaign; one's first battle
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do
to lose a quarrel; to lose an argument; to be talked down
secret plan; secret scheme; secret stratagem; secret method
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
though; notwithstanding; although
stealthily; secretly; in secret
to put into effect; to put into practice
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
way; method; means; (technical) specification
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
to provide against contingencies; to prepare for the worst
portion; potion (e.g. magical)
kind; sort; type; similar example; parallel; the like
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
tension; mental strain; nervousness
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
don't worry; there's no need to worry
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate