a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
thoughtless; reckless; rash; excessive; unreasonable; immoderate
high rating; good reputation
assassin's dagger; assassin's blade; deadly weapon
underestimation; undervaluation
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
to be in difficulties; to be in trouble; to be in a difficult situation
very rare; very unlikely (to happen); scarcely; seldom; improbable; almost never (occurring)
bad person; villain; scoundrel; wrongdoer; wicked person
well-bred; of good upbringing
to surpass the rest (e.g. of a large group); to stand out from the crowd; to be the best by far
to share (someone's) good luck; to follow (someone's) example; to enjoy the same benefits (of someone or something); to be named after
to be born (with); to be born (to be); to be destined
territory; domain; dominion; possession; sphere of action
the other day; lately; recently
lately; recently; these days
to be crowded; to be packed; to be busy; to be piled up (of work); to be busy (with many things); to be packed (of one's schedule)
to make a lovely picture; to be perfect for a picture; picture-perfect; picturesque
feeling of envy; jealous feeling
with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)
basic tone; underlying tone; trend; keynote
delivering an order; dispatch of an order; messenger; orderly; runner
to (see and) choose; to select; to diagnose (as); to judge; to estimate; to liken (to)
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
to disentangle; to untangle; to break up into pieces; to pick apart; to relieve; to ease
must; should; will (surely); be bound to; will (do); shall
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
underling; person of low standing; grunt; petty (work, official, etc.); minor; lowly
to be superior (to); to surpass; to outdo
acutely (feel); keenly; severely; tightly; hard
to be free; to be available
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
worry; care; anxiety; mental exhaustion
to increase; to add to; to augment
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
faint, ironic or bittersweet smile