purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
full view; plain sight; completely visible
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
bow and arrow; weapon; arms
to slay; to cut down (a foe)
bow with a heavy draw weight; someone who wields a heavy-draw-weight bow
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
an order of magnitude higher; off by a digit; in a different league; unbelievable; incomparable; unimaginable
loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
to be injured; to sustain a wound
severe wound; serious wound; gash
military gains; war results; fruit of battle
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
in detail; with great care; completely; fully
observation; survey; watching
coping method; approach; how to deal with (problem, etc.)
but; however; provided that
use; application; employment; utilization; utilisation
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
disappearance; vanishing; loss; dying away; wearing off
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
carefree; optimistic; careless; reckless; heedless; happy-go-lucky
war; battle; match; game; competition
switching over to; migration; transition
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
to extend; to stretch out; to attend; to participate in; to enrol; to enroll
to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path
advance guard; vanguard; avant-garde (e.g. music)
to jump over; to clear; to walk over (someone)
to blow fiercely; to rage; (arch.) to play (a flute, etc.) for fun