this for sure; certainly is
essence; quintessence; spirit; soul; heart; pith
to be left in the dust (of); to be outdone (by); to be subordinate (to); to play second fiddle (to); to take second billing (to)
I; me; oneself; (arch.) you; (arch.) prefix indicating familiarity or contempt
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
preference; priority; precedence
such; like that; that sort of; very
all year round; all the time; year in and year out
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
aloof; proudly independent; standing apart; solitary
transformation; abnormality; sexual perversion; pervert; metamorphosis; transformation
what sort of; what kind of; what way
stance; attitude; standpoint; stance; posture
phantasmagoric; protean; shape-shifting; kaleidoscopic; capable of ever-changing appearance
to be conspicuous; to stand out
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
silly; foolish; absurd; childish; easy; trifling
I see; that's right; indeed
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
playing; play (margin between on and off, gap before pressing button or lever has an effect)
vindication of honour; vindication of honor; making up for loss; revenge
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
in either case (used specifically in the instance of two possible outcomes or situations); either way; one way or another
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
to leave word with (a person); to state in one's will; to leave (something) unsaid; to forget to mention
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
to see someone off (at a station, an airport, etc.); to escort (e.g. home); to follow something with one's eyes until it is out of sight; to let pass; to pass up (an opportunity etc.); to shelve (a plan, deliberation on a bill, etc.); to postpone
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)