edge (of a knife or sword); prong (of an electrical plug)
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
ambush; troops in ambush; unexpected opposition; unexpected obstacle
invisible writing revealed by applying heat; writing done in invisible ink
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to be out of alignment; to get dislodged; to deviate
selling out one's country; betraying one's country; treason
to flip; to snap; to repel; to use (an abacus); to calculate; to strum
handsome man; actor in a love scene
to shoot through something (wall, body, etc.); to pierce (e.g. with an arrow or a look)
change; alteration; modification
dirty work; unpleasant task
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
to be unable to stand; to be weak in the knees; to be paralyzed (e.g. with fear) (paralysed); to be dumbfounded
hyperventilation; overbreathing; hyperpnea; overventilation
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
at first; in the beginning; originally
to bring; to take; to bring about
surrender (to the authorities); giving oneself up; turning oneself in
death penalty; capital punishment
nonexistent; unreal; imaginary; spurious
some; (a) little; somewhat; to some extent; in part
cleaning up somebody else's mess; carrying the can; ass-wiping; arse-wiping
sensible; perceptive; quick to understand; understanding; sympathetic
unprepared; careless; imprudent; indiscreet
to be caught in a trap (snare, etc.); to fall for (a trick, ambush, etc.)
lively; active; vigorous; animated; brisk
to soften; to calm down; to be eased; to be mitigated; to subside; to abate
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
to set about in earnest; to put one's back into something
to lose hair; to become bald; to become bare (e.g. a mountain becomes bare of trees)
to come off; to be worn off; to fade; to discolor; to discolour
dealing appropriately (with a situation); taking proper measures; handling (an issue) carefully; making the best of (a bad bargain)
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
the rise of the curtain; opening (of play); beginning (e.g. of an era); opening (festival, event, etc.)