yourself; himself; herself
long (time); protracted; prolonged
ghost; apparition; phantom; spectre; specter; demon
straight; straightforward; direct; straight (wins, sets, etc.); straight (liquor); neat; entering university right after graduating high school
delivering an order; dispatch of an order; messenger; orderly; runner
authentic; credible; creditworthy; dependable; reliable; sound
(not) always; (not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) all
day and night; around the clock
to worry (about); to be concerned (about); to have trouble doing ...; to struggle to ...
to offend someone; to give offence; to hurt someone's feelings
holding a castle (during a siege); holing up; confinement (to one's home); staying at home; staying indoors
drawbridge; bascule bridge
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
outer fence; outer enclosure; outer block; outline; contour
inside of a castle; area surrounded by castle walls
agency; agent; answering (the door, phone, etc. on someone's behalf); ushering in (a visitor); passing on (a message); conveyance
guest room (at a hotel); guest cabin (on a boat); passenger cabin (on a plane); drawing room
absent-mindedly; absently; idly; in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
eldest child; oldest child; first child; eldest son; oldest son
son of a distinguished family; son of a noble
court lady; lady-in-waiting