doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
boy; son; baby boy; young man
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
to be flabbergasted; to be dumbfounded
very much; intensely; overwhelmingly; excessively; irresistibly; without any obvious reason
to give one's name (as); to introduce oneself (as); to claim to be; to call oneself; to reveal oneself (as); to admit to being
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
on the way home from work; returning from work
state; condition; the way things should be; ideal state; truth
to press for an answer; to shower questions on someone
desertion in the face of the enemy; deserting under enemy fire
victory or defeat; victory and defeat
shock (psychological); crisis (esp. financial); event that rattles the markets; shock (physical, mechanical); shock (e.g. due to lack of blood flow); trauma
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
wholehearted; earnest; determined; intent; single-minded; straightforward
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
charming; fascinating; attractive
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
disappointed; dejected; disheartened; indignant; angry
way to use something; treatment; management (of help)
misuse; incorrect use; abuse; malapropism
confusion; mixing; merger
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; jab
signature phrase; signature saying
correction; revision; amendment
to feel uplifted; to be cheered up; to hearten; to be inspired; to be energized
several weeks; a few weeks
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
loved one; lover; sweetheart
misunderstanding; misapprehension; false impression; to be mistaken; to have the wrong idea
to etch (name, etc.); to carve (design)
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
(arch.) to be; (arch.) to be (location); sum of money