be (that) as it may; having said that
prosperity; glory; splendour; splendor; majesty; luxury
to build; to construct; to erect; to build up (a reputation, position, fortune, etc.); to establish (a relationship, household, tradition, etc.); to lay (a foundation)
imitation; fake; phony; pseudo-
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (gazing, staring); intently
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
to throw at; to turn; to raise
just because; even if; even though
rough; wild; rude; harsh; gruff; violent
to induce (someone to do something); to tempt; to act toward (someone in a certain way); to handle (men); to send; to forward to
henchman; right-hand man; trusted confidant; inner circle
androgynous; gender-neutral
the teens (10-19); teenage; the tenth generation
well-mannered; courteous; polite
sharp parting remark; parting threat
to choose one's words (with care); to be careful with one's words
to be forestalled; to fall behind; to be one step behind
unfortunately; regrettably
underestimation; undervaluation
order (from one's superior); command; what you say; (someone's) words
trend; tendency; movement; attitude
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
drafting; requisition; impressment; commandeering; expropriation
pocket money; spending money; pin money; allowance
to find resolution; to be settled; to be collected; to be assembled; to be well arranged; to be in order
break in contact; not hearing from; having no communication with
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
but; however; although; though
inside (a region, area, etc.); within the range (of); within the sphere (of influence, etc.)
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
to monitor closely (for rule-breaking, etc.); to keep a close eye on
naked sword; drawn sword; shellfish removed from the shell
to surround; to encircle; to enclose; to fawn over (someone); to play up to; to curry favor with
to get on well (with someone); (lit.) to be a good match with one's horse
to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)
characteristic (of); peculiar (to)
to win over; to win (someone's) heart and mind
as if nothing had happened
to burst open; to pop; to split
to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits