... being the case; (precisely) because ...; as might be expected from ...
behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast
joint together; opposite; facing
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
costume; dress; attire; (arch.) interior decoration; (arch.) landscaping; (arch.) furnishing
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
to bend; to flutter; to wave; to yield to; to be swayed by; to bow to
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
loveliness; charm; allure; colour and scent; color and scent
though; notwithstanding; although
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
to shake (from fear, cold, excitement, etc.); to shudder; to tremble
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
considerably; fairly; quite
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
hard-liners; diehards; (young) man with traditionally masculine interests; tough boy; hard news; reporter who covers political and economic affairs
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
glitter; glimmer; sparkle; twinkle
to hang one's head; to droop one's head
government service; the bureaucracy
to look down on; to make light of
to trust; to relax one's guard (around)
single word; a few words; brief comment
double-dealing; double tongue; going back on what one has said; repeating oneself
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
near; close; beside; attendant; retainer; vassal
downheartedly; dejectedly; dispiritedly; despondently
follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
shyness; fear of strangers; stranger anxiety
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
one's personal belongings; one's vicinity; one's daily life; everyday necessities
unusual event; strange occurrence; strange phenomenon; something abnormal; change (for the worse); accident
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
sorceress; medium; female fortuneteller
first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)
wicked thought; wicked mind