to instruct; to tell to do; to ask to do; to order
sour look; surly face; pout
quite; very; 10^48; quindecillion
fragile article; breakables; broken article
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
appointing to a responsible post; making much of
from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
swordsman; swordswoman; fencer
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
to be flexible; to be accommodating
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
to pay attention; to be watchful
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
to remonstrate; to admonish (someone) for; to advise (someone) not to; to warn against
by any chance; (should) it happen (that); by some chance
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
wind direction; situation; way things are going; mood; temper
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
to replace; to substitute; to shift; to change places
to call for somebody; to come for someone; to pick someone up
personal; individual; private
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
guess; speculation; supposition
region; limits; stage; level
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
walking; strolling; roaming; wandering; exploring
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat
to make clear; to clarify; to disclose; to make public
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
to deal a blow in return; to hit back; to punch back; to reject; to send back
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
in one's own way or style
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution