to be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed
judgment; judgement; discernment
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that ...
knot; tying; bundle; lumping; conclusion; ending
quality; value; nature; inherent quality; logical quality
adherent; devotee; believer
there (place relatively near listener); there (place just mentioned); that place; then (of some incident just spoken of); that (of point just raised); (arch.) you
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
haughty; arrogant; insolent; proud; overbearing
such ... as; or some such
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
immortality; eternal life; undeath; undead
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
to be proud; to be haughty; to be arrogant; to be conceited; to brag; to show off
means; way; method; measure
sublimation; sublimation (of an impulse); sublimation (i.e. transforming into a purer or nobler form)
beyond expectations; beyond what one expected; not foreseen; exceeding assumptions
instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
correspondence (to); equivalence; suitability; coordination; dealing with; coping with
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
life or death struggle; mortal combat; struggle to the death
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (e.g. a blunder); to disgrace oneself
command; direction; supervision; conducting (an orchestra, choir, etc.)
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
to lose; to be defeated; to give in (to); to yield; to be inferior (to); to be second (to)
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
from the beginning; from the first; of course; not to mention ...; not only ... but also ...
nonstandard; out of spec; irregular; exceptional; extraordinary; unbelievable
to use and then throw away
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
trustee; councillor (councilor)
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
obstinate; inflexible; thickheaded
good-natured; of good character
consent; agreement; acceptance; understanding; satisfaction (e.g. with an explanation); being convinced