serious; important; significant; grave; weighty
and so; therefore; for that reason
reason; cause; meaning; sense; (good) sense; reason
meaning; tenor; effect; influence; appearance; aspect
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
to let the tension out of one's shoulders; to relax; to not take oneself too seriously
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
always; constantly; at all times; habitually
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
to choke; to have trouble breathing
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
sense; sensation; feeling; intuition
same; similar; (just) like; equal
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
pride; boast; credit (to)
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
than; in comparison to; rather than; over; above
reaction; response; physical reaction (to a stimulus); observable response (of an organism); reaction; effect
to say; to speak; to tell; to be called
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; hard-bitten; rich in experience; very experienced
unmistakable; evident; obvious; certain; beyond doubt
bow (weapon); archery; bow (for a violin, etc.)
arm; ability; skill; (physical) strength
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
super-; ultra-; extremely; really; of course; definitely
first-class goods; A-grade product
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
to fight against; to oppose; to face
magnificent; grand; fair; square; grandly; boldly
that well-known ...; the one and only ...; that; those; the
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline