to be degraded; to come down in the world; to lose status; to be ruined; to fall low
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
floral pattern; flourish; ornament; star (actor, player, etc.)
to pile up; to accumulate
love; love-making; passion; emotion; affections
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
messy; confused; chaotic; complaining about various things
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
expresses incredulousness, disbelief, irony, etc.
elucidation; explication; explaining; unravelling; clarification; understanding
prize winner; pennant winner; victor
dispute; argument; contention
with all due respect; if I may make bold to ask
normal; usual; ordinary; everyday
trusting too much; overestimating ability
education for governing as a monarch; kingcraft
to injure; to damage; to kill; to hinder; to obstruct
to accept somebody's challenge; to take up the gauntlet
to fall for (someone's smooth talk); to be taken in (by honeyed words)
amusement; fun; brief entertainment
love affair; sensual pleasures
subtleties; niceties; fine points; subtle; sensitive
distant (from someone); aloof; estranged; knowing little (of); ill-informed (about); ignorant (of)
to save trouble; to save effort; to save hassle; to save bother; to save time
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
gambling; competition; game (of chance)
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
care; attentiveness; attention; consideration (for others); solicitude