unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
to read out; to read aloud; to call out; to finish reading; to read through
audience (with someone of high standing)
order (from one's superior); command; what you say; (someone's) words
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
indiscriminately; blindly; at random; indiscriminate; random; excessive
unmarried woman; Miss; -ess; -ette
doubt; suspicion; question; strangeness
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
to flash (e.g. lightning); to flicker; to flutter (e.g. flag); to wave; to flash into one's mind (e.g. an idea); to come to one suddenly
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
chapter; section; medal; badge; insignia
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
raising the curtain; opening (of an event); start; beginning
light; glow; (a) light; lights; proof (of innocence)
to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
open; public; overt; free; unreserved; uninhibited
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to walk in on; to tread upon
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
speaking voice; talking voice
to cease; to stop; to be over
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
drinking party; banquet; feast
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones; in secret; stealthily
to be heard; to be audible; to sound (like); to come across (as); to be well known; to be famous
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
memory; sense; experience
middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years
don't worry; no worries; never mind
followers; subordinates; being under someone's command
young lady of noble birth; princess (esp. in Western contexts, tales, etc.); girl; small; cute; (arch.) prostitute
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
in the future; another day; later