normalcy; normality; normal
negotiations; discussions; connection
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
to lash out at; to flare up at; to fly at; to turn on
to be suspicious of; to be doubtful of; to be dubious of
nickname; alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume; other name
having; holding; wear; durability; charge; expense
gravity; gravitation; gravitational pull
gossip; corner of the mouth
threat; intimidation; menace
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
distinction; discrimination; distinguishing; discernment
unusual; uncommon; extraordinary; out of the ordinary; incomparable; serious
disliking people similar to oneself
woman's heart; female instincts or psychology
guess; speculation; supposition
to finish reading; to read through
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
to draw a conclusion; to conclude; to settle on
exhausted; tired; withered; worn out; boiling until shapeless or mushy; tediously
to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
not yet fixed; undecided; pending
to be lured; to be tempted; to go along with somebody's suggestion; to be talked into doing
ingenuity; resourcefulness
soldier; combatant; warrior
antics; buffoonery; clowning; clown; jester
king; monarch; ruler; champion
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
to accept somebody's challenge; to take up the gauntlet
head-on; to one's face; squarely; directly; flatly (e.g. refuse)
to smash up; to defeat crushingly
reason; cause; circumstances
front; frontage; facade; main
front entrance; front door
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
gait; walk; stride; trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal); track; trail
double doors opening from the centre; double-opening from the centre (e.g. doors, casement windows, etc.); method of filleting fish, chicken, etc. with a central cut and peeling back the flesh
contour; outline; summary; outline; looks; features
staff member; employee; worker; personnel