considerably; not a little; in no small numbers
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
camp (supporters of a doctrine, party, etc.); faction (of a party); military camp; encampment; cantonment
acquaintance; close friend
to precede; to forestall; to anticipate
having special circumstances (e.g. problems, issues, advantages, flaws, defects, etc.); imperfect (merchandise); with defects
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
damp; moist; (slightly) wet; quiet; calm; peaceful
(tactile) feel; sense of touch
to boil (something in hot water); to treat with medicinal steam (a swelling, etc.)
harmony; accord; reconciliation; agreement
invitation; solicitation; canvassing; canvasing; inducement; persuasion
to like; to love; to be fond of
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to smile sweetly (at); to look fondly (at)
wise; clever; smart; well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; good
normally; ordinarily; by anyone's standards; by normal standards; without any issues; without any difficulty
for better or worse; for good and bad; regardless of merit; both good and bad
unexpectedly; unusually; considering all that