to inquire (about); to enquire; to ask; to interrogate; to question intensely; to grill (someone about something)
this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now
surprisingly; stunningly; astonishingly; wonderfully
to be flustered; to lose one's presence of mind
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to enter one's ears (e.g. of water)
free (of restraint, controls, etc.); free (of charge); freelance; independent; freelancer; one-size-fits-all; free skating
person one is dating; significant other; partner; boyfriend; girlfriend
spare time; free time; time (it takes to do something); time required; time off; leave; dismissal
dated; date; date of effect (e.g. a rule change); fixed; external
impudent; shameless; brazen; forward; audacious; cheeky
(hand) weapon; (arch.) one's forte; (arch.) one's special skill; (arch.) weapon one is skilled in using
autonomy; self-control; self-discipline; autonomy (in Kantian ethics)
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
serious; earnest; sober; honest; sincere
to speak; to hear a voice
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
reaction; response; physical reaction (to a stimulus); observable response (of an organism); reaction; effect
disappointed; dejected; disheartened; indignant; angry
no, not like that (but like this)
to make someone cry; to move someone to tears; to grieve
to lose sight of; to miss
great; excellent; distinguished; important; awful; terrible
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
subjugation (using military force); suppression; subduing
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
to say no more; to sink into silence
to stop talking; to break off; to pause
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
charming; fascinating; attractive
silence (not speaking); muteness
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
several hours; a few hours
virgin (usu. female); maiden; virgin (e.g. forest); unspoiled by human activity; debut; maiden (e.g. voyage)
no; that's wrong; it's not like that; isn't it?; wasn't it?
withdrawal; retraction; revocation; repeal