reply (to a letter); response; answer
situation; outlook; one's allegiance; affiliation; position
with an open and calm mind; with no preconceived notions; without reserve; frank; candid
honesty; sincerity; trust; reliance; (religious) faith; devotion
to order; to command; to appoint
soon; before long; shortly thereafter
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
since long ago; already; for quite a while; for some time now
warm welcome; friendly reception; hospitality; entertainment
to be infected; to be contagious
cordial welcome; hearty welcome; kind treatment; hospitality
mud; slush; (wet) dirt; thief
fury; frenzy; madness; wildness
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
casually (come or go); aimlessly; abruptly; detached (from the world); aloof
to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
celebration; congratulations
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
making a person, pet, etc. wait (before being permitted to do something); postponement; putting on hold
to break; to smash; to defeat; to destroy; to eliminate
happy event; cause for celebration; congratulations
to make a fresh start; to turn over a new leaf; to call again; to visit again; to come again
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
to be confused; to be flustered; to be at a loss
to get (someone) drunk; to inebriate; to intoxicate; to charm; to enchant
stabbing to death; putting out
swordsman; swordswoman; fencer
strength; power; proficiency; ability