(figuratively) to enter the fray, to step up to the plate

(transitive) to take someone literally, to take someone at their word

(transitive) to trap, to snare, to hook, to entrap, to ensnare

(figuratively) thorn in the flesh, thorn in someone's side

lump in one's throat, pang of emotion

treasure chest

during; throughout

given, in view of, in light of

to the sound of, accompanied by the sound of

(fencing) with sword drawn (with the sword out of its sheath) / (literary, figuratively) in an openly aggressive and forthright manner