to look down on; to make light of
seed (e.g. of a plant); pip; progeny; offspring; paternal blood; lineage; sperm
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
influence; clout; leverage
flaw; defect; fault; (legal) fault; flaw
could result in (something undesirable); might end up (doing, happening); run the risk of
to be too much for one; to find unmanageable; to be beyond one's control; to not know what to do with
looks (esp. of a woman); features; ability; capability; (public) estimation (esp. of a man); credit
monarch; sovereign; ruler; liege (lord)
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
to probe; to search; to sound out; to investigate
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
to leak out (of a secret); to come out; to be exposed (of a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to get away (of a fish)
to stick out one's tongue; to ridicule someone (behind their back); to laugh at someone
extreme reverence; deeply revered person; the Emperor
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to be captivated (by); to be infatuated (with)
as expected; as predicted
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
brothers and sisters; siblings; half-siblings; step-siblings; mate; friend
real intention; true motive; true meaning
selfish; egoistic; self-serving; self-interested
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability
to become defiant; to fight back; to turn upon; to take the offensive
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
honest person; person of integrity; straight shooter
to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)
dragon (as depicted in Western myths)
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
(establish) friendly (cordial) relations (with, between); (form) friendship (e.g. with a nation)
different (quality, nature); heterogeneous
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
advice (to a superior); counsel; proposal; suggestion; recommendation
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
deep-seated; deep-rooted; ingrained
to be able to manage somehow or other
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
free and uncontrolled; behaving with abandon; freewheeling
care; attentiveness; attention; consideration (for others); solicitude