serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to go through; to suffer; to experience (something unpleasant)
for better or worse; for good and bad; regardless of merit; both good and bad
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
worry; care; concern; ennui; boredom
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
to melt (and become soft or liquid); to be enchanted (by); to be charmed; to be bewitched
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement
to get strong; to gain strength
apathy; lassitude; lethargy; languor
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
to exude (e.g. sweat); to ooze; to seep out; to reveal itself (of emotions, etc.)
middle; halfway; half (of); one half; half (e.g. done, jokingly); partly
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
soggy; soaked; crushed (out of shape); crumpled; messy; untidy
to dart one's eyes about; to be surprised; to be bewildered; to be confused; to be flustered
to stir; to churn; to rummage around; to throw into confusion; to throw into chaos
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
malice; malicious intent; intent to kill
tiny amount (degree, extent); paltry amount; slightest bit
to give an order; to place an order; to have made to order
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
viewing optimistically; thinking optimistically; taking an optimistic view; looking on the bright side
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
lack of expression; blank look (on one's face)
another thing; exception; special case
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
to be impatient; to be eager; to be restless; to be excited; to be in high spirits
formal marriage interview
only; merely; just; at most; no more than
serious look (on one's face); straight face
little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old
dignity; majesty; sanctity
rest period; intermission; break time; recess
minimum; at the very least
rest; break; recess; intermission