to torment; to torture; to harass
many; a lot; much; multitude
unreasonable; irrational; outrageous; absurd
to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
emotional scars; mental trauma
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving to chance; neglecting; abandoning
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
to shake; to swing; to sway; to shock
border; boundary; turning point; watershed; area; region
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
to invade; to raid; to infringe; to encroach; to harm; to afflict
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
to brush away; to sweep aside; to repel (e.g. enemy); to drive away; to rout
nature; disposition; temperament; qualities; attributes; talents
perfection; thoroughness; consummation
My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
talk; chat; troth; lovers' vow
stimulating; exciting; provocative
main question; real issue at hand
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
exchange; reciprocation; give-and-take; reply; riposte
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
order (esp. to a number of people); command; ritual of bowing at start and end of school class
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
declaration; proclamation; announcement
tipsy; pleasantly drunk; mellow; entranced; enchanted; captivated
polite; respectful; reverent
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
to droop (e.g. ears of grain); to bow one's head; to hang one's head
to check (in chess); to threaten (somebody's position, etc.); to close in (on somebody)
fulfillment; fulfilment; realization; realisation; completion
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
to be forward; to be impertinent