century; hundred years; (fig.) a long time
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment
to cut off (someone's head); to behead; to decapitate
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
swordsman; swordswoman; fencer
strong point; merit; virtue; advantage
defect; demerit; weak point; disadvantage
to polish; to shine; to burnish; to refine (a skill, etc.); to improve; to hone
with all due respect; if I may make bold to ask
way of the sword; swordsmanship
to catch sight of; to see; to suppose; to assume from appearances
(reciprocal) communication; (coming to a) mutual understanding
abandonment; renouncement; renunciation; resignation; abdication; surrender
irresponsible; blithe; heedless; devil-may-care; sloppy; slipshod
confidence; trust; faith; credit
to raise; to bring up; to rear; to cultivate; to foster; to nurture
art; technique; means; way; stratagem; artifice
by your leave; with your permission
weight; weight (e.g. of someone's words); burden; importance; significance
plus; addition; positive (number); plus sign; positive symbol; advantage; plus
choices; alternatives; options
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant; ordinary; normal; regular
lofty; sublime; noble; the sublime (aesthetics)
to rescue (someone); to save; to help (out of a difficulty); to save (spiritually); to redeem (from sin); to deliver (from suffering, distress, etc.)
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
sometime; someday; one day; some time or other; the other day; in due course
to return a favor (favour); to repay
to the best of one's meager ability; the little help one can be; though my help might not be worth much
babysitting; babysitter; nanny; taking care of; looking after; accompanying
to become speechless; to be at a loss for words
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
deed; act; conduct; behavior; asceticism
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
coloured glasses; tinted glasses; sunglasses; biased view; preconceived view
to say; to spatter; to prate; to prattle; to babble
new and old; incoming and outgoing
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
therefore; for that reason; such being the case
refreshing (e.g. feeling, scene, wind, morning air); brisk; bracing; fresh; refreshed