to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
strength in one's arms; physical strength; muscular strength; force; violence
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
by all rights; legally speaking; properly speaking
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
self-examination; reflection
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
hard problem; person hard to please; hard nut to crack
command; commander; commandant
to find; to discover; to come across; to be used to seeing; to be familiar with
outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
adds force to a statement, decision or conclusion; indicates command; (strongly) emphasizes the previous word; adds focus; some- (e.g. something, someone)
to whinge; to kvetch; to gripe; to complain; to whine
to grumble; to gripe; to complain
irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation; applause
interval; break; pause; gap (between objects); interval; opening
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
unheard-of; unprecedented; daring; wild; uninhibited
eye for people; ability to judge character
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
movements; bearing; deportment; farewell dinner (given by someone about to leave on a trip)
confidence; trust; faith; credit
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
international; diplomatic intercourse
mechanism; machinery; system; structure; organization
dignity; grace; nobility; grade; quality; fineness
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
candid advice; frank advice; honest opinion; exhortation; harsh but honest advice
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)