extremely; exceptionally; extraordinarily; terribly; super
singing one's own praises; praising one's own wares
persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to be fragrant; to smell (good); to stink; to smell (bad); to glow; to be bright
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
optical illusion; hallucination; misapprehension; delusion
wick; marrow; core; heart; pistil (of a flower); stamen
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
flexible; lithe; soft; pliable
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
to make an enemy (of); to antagonize
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
most of all; extremely; supremely
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
servant; manservant; menial
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)
personal criticism; character sketch
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
to persuade; to coax; to solicit; to seduce; to make advances; to make a play
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; revenge
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
senility; dotage; decrepitude
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case