... being the case; (precisely) because ...; as might be expected from ...
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
quietly; softly; seriously; solemnly; sadly
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
complete devotion (to); total commitment (to); unvarying support (for); unwavering fixation (on); rigid preoccupation (with)
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
way of the sword; swordsmanship
with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction
every time; whenever; as; whether; in (either case)
relationship of mutual trust; fiduciary relation
wanderer; vagabond; capricious person; hobo
to draw close to; to edge up to; to snuggle up to; to nestle close to; to cuddle with; to draw closer to
the deceased; the departed
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
sense of politics; feeling for politics
everybody's friend; people pleaser; person who is affable to everybody; flawlessly beautiful woman; flawless beauty
(find) common (meeting) ground
reaching a stopping place; settling down (before the next stage); getting to a point where one can rest; one paragraph
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
start of a romance; beginning of love
to miss (doing); to fail (to do)
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
fate; chance; relationship; tie
how kind of you; that's very nice of you; kindly
to lose face; to be disgraced
exterior; surface; outside; outward appearance; looks
hiding one's embarrassment
real intention; true motive; true meaning
to see through (a plot, lie, etc.); to penetrate into; to discover; to find out
insight; discernment; perception; perspicacity; acumen
surely; certainly; no doubt; indeed
happy event; cause for celebration; congratulations
yesterday and today; only recently; just recently; only yesterday
being independent; standing on one's own; becoming independent
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
at the last moment; this late in the game
to feign ignorance; to pretend to be ignorant of; to play innocent; to brazen it out
acting ability; talent as a performer
to be astonished; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be deeply impressed
himself; yourself; herself