yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
to cause a person trouble
cannot bear (doing); cannot bring oneself (to do); reluctant (to do)
and yet; though; when; in spite of
crackling (of fire, fireworks, etc.); sparking; sputtering; to fight; to argue
to give off sparks; to spark; to have a heated argument; to fight fiercely
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
innocent look; nonchalant look; look of ignorance; air of innocence
magnificent; grand; fair; square; grandly; boldly
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
a mere ...; only a ...; insignificant
taste; elegance; appearance; air; the likes of ...; lowly people such as ...
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
one's confidant; trusted friend; trusted retainer
state of hopelessness; (state of) being ready to give up; resignation
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
feeling (much) obliged; being (very) grateful; feeling sorry (for troubling someone); feeling ashamed (e.g. of an error); (arch.) shrinking back in fear
to stop walking; to pause
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
tolerant; generous; lenient; broad-minded; magnanimous
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
to be greatly obliged; to be very sorry
present (brought by a visitor); gift
your will; your pleasure; your wish; certainly; as you say; you are quite right
to serve; to work for; to attend
skill; expertise; experience; proficiency; mastery; dexterity
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
smooth (i.e. without problems)
long ago; a long time ago; already
since when; from when; how long
to betray; to turn traitor (to); to double-cross; to disappoint; to let down
disreputable; scandalous; disgraceful
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
remaining silent; keeping secret
to go through; to pierce; to run through (e.g. a river through a city); to pass through; to stick to (opinion, principles, etc.); to carry out
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat