(not) at all; (not) a bit; (not) in the least; (not) in the slightest
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
same; similar; (just) like; equal
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
it hasn't been long since
tension; strain; tensions (between countries, groups, etc.); tonus; muscle tone
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
hot (to the touch); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
one's line of sight; one's gaze; one's eyes (looking); glance; gaze; look
to send; to dispatch; to see (someone) off; to escort; to bid farewell to (the departed); to say goodbye to; to spend (time)
hand-to-hand combat; fighting at close quarters; close combat
mainly; primarily; mostly; largely; chiefly
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
as (for); for; in the capacity of
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error; to get wrong; to mistake (one thing for another); to confuse
disturbance; riot; mayhem
royal capital; imperial capital
on the water; aquatic; waterside; water's edge
swan (Cygnus spp.); white bird
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
vast; extensive; immense; huge; large; grand
island; one's territory (of a sex worker, organized crime gang, etc.); one's turf
prime location (for offices, housing, etc.); best district (in town); excellent piece of land
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
having a garden; with a garden
use; utilization; utilisation; application
to become familiar with; to get used to; to become accustomed to; to come to fit; to go (well) with; to suit
royal castle; imperial castle
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
peace (esp. of the world); peace and calm; tranquility; tranquillity
noisy; confused; uproarious
people; men and women; each person; everybody
emergency; extreme; great; extraordinary
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity