(powers of) concentration; ability to concentrate
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
abnormal; unusual; extraordinary; remarkable; uncommon
to run around; to bustle about
to wear (a sword, decoration, etc.); to carry; to be entrusted with (a mission); to be charged with; to have (a quality, property, etc.); to have a trace of
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
sounding each other out; probing each other
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
cunning (acquired with age); astute; crafty; sly; wily
throat; singing voice; gutter (inner margins of a book)
particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest
to feel like it; to get to think that way; to become so minded
to repaint; to paint again; to paint (a different colour); to change completely; to break (a record); to redraw (e.g. the map)
to account for; to make up; to occupy (a place, position, etc.); to hold (a rank, seat, etc.); to occupy (one's mind, heart, etc.); to weigh (on one's mind)
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
to be hesitant; to feel timid
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
expressing one's feelings; communicating one's intention; declaration of intent
district; region; the country; countryside; civilian society
remaining bony parts (of a fish after filleting); flaw (esp. of a person); fault; rice chaff; rough; crude
to turn over; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (a flag); to let (a skirt, cape, etc.) flap in the wind
astounding; tremendous; wild; crazy; exorbitant; outrageous
spouse; wife; husband; partner
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
challenging; defiant; provocative; aggressive
format; procedure; way of proceeding
back country; remote countryside
to be astonished; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be deeply impressed
bulky and heavy; massive; solid; dignified; imposing; composed
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
to be of benefit; to be beneficial; to be useful; to do one good; to be good for one
(common) use (of a language, currency, etc.); current use; to be accepted (e.g. of a way of thinking); to work (of an excuse, trick, etc.); going in and out; entrance and exit
divergence; alienation; deviation; estrangement; separation; detachment
taking a breath (while singing, swimming, etc.); short break; breather
narrow; tight; formal; stiff; constrained; uncomfortable
choking; suffocating; stifling; oppressive; heavy