tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
to become better; to improve
if it is the case that ...
happiness; blessedness; luck; luckily; fortunately
thing; matter; incident; occurrence; circumstances; situation; work
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?
circuitous; roundabout; indirect
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
to act timid (about doing); to show diffidence; to feel ashamed; to feel guilty
bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
sigh (of grief, disappointment, etc.); grieving; lamenting; deploring
to see; to look; to examine; to look over; to look after; to attend to; to experience
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
speech and conduct; words and deeds
above; up; top; summit; surface; before; previous
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
exchange of courtesies (cordialities); fraternization; fraternisation
very; much; greatly; a lot of
splendid; nice; sufficient; fine (in the sense of "I'm fine"); well enough; OK
preference; priority; precedence
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
main question; real issue at hand
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
to enter; to go into; to break into; to join; to enroll; to contain; to hold
should; must; -able; probably; likely
derailment; digression; deviation
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
appearance; shape; form; atmosphere; look; feel
companion; comrade; escort; member of a party; fellow traveller; fellow traveler
sentimental; on an emotional level; in one's heart
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor