persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency
self-; from ...; this ... (in contrast to some other ...); aforementioned
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
you (plural); all of you; you all
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
polite; courteous; hospitable
call; visit; inquiry; enquiry; question
any kind of; every; whatsoever; whatever
returned goods; returning purchased goods
flute; fife; pipe; whistle
manly; masculine; like a man
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
resignation; acceptance; consolation
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
to lie on one's back with legs outstretched; to recline; to get cocky; to be arrogant
to stretch larger; to enlarge (photos); to delay (e.g. the end of a meeting)
detection; sense (e.g. sensor)
absurd; unreasonable; excessive; very; extremely; excessively
don't worry; no worries; never mind
composed expression; clear face
service; help; discount; discounted item; free service; freebie; service
to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
immediate; prompt; quick; rapid; urgent; pressing
to accomplish; to finish; to fulfill
having a headache; racking one's brains; troubling over something
to live; to get along; to spend (time)
free; unfettered; according to one's own whims; doing as one likes
weariness; boredom; tedium; tiresomeness
mumblingly; mutteringly; unintelligibly
as you see; as you can see
inconvenient; inexpedient; unfavourable; wrong; improper; objectionable
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
otherwise; or else; if not
to leave as is; to let alone; to disregard
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
disposition; inclination; characteristic; sexual disposition; fetish
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
doubt; misgivings; distrust; suspicion