atrocious; heinous; fiendish; brutal; vicious
very difficult to ...; nearly impossible to ...
dyer's knotweed (Persicaria tinctoria, used to produce indigo dye); indigo (dye); indigo (colour)
great speed; extreme speed; swiftness
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
to accept someone's challenge; to take up the gauntlet
to have a chill run down one's spine
cold (attitude); indifferent; unsympathetic; aloof
sound of voice; vocal sound
to be struck with terror; to be terrified; to be scared to death
will; desire; eagerness; interest; drive; motivation
(already) known; established
exquisite flavor (flavour); delectable flavor; delicious flavor; delicacy; delectable dish
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
to glare at each other; to confront each other
critical (touch and go) situation; explosive situation
dead center; (right in the) middle; midst; midst (e.g. of a storm); heyday; (the) height (e.g. of a debate)
magnificent; grand; splendid; imposing
wind; breeze; manner; behaviour; cold; influenza
commanding; awe-inspiring; bitter (cold); piercing
third party; third person; outsider; disinterested person
robust; brawny; muscular; strong; sturdy
(medieval) knight; samurai on horseback
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
public affair; government matter; duke; prince; Sir; Lord
beautiful (of one's appearance, voice, bearing, etc.); lovely; heartwarming (of a relationship, state of affairs, etc.); beautiful; wonderful
apple (fruit); apple tree (Malus pumila)
in the following manner; as follows
to be in full bloom; to blossom in full glory; to be in fullness of bloom
purification; cleanup (e.g. of politics); purge
lowborn; humble; vulgar; coarse; shabby; poor-looking
power; authority; influence
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
charm; fascination; to charm; to fascinate; to captivate
kind; sort; type; similar example; parallel; the like
beautiful face; beautiful looks; beauty; belle; handsome man