to be extremely cautious; to be as sure as sure can be; to make assurance doubly sure
to sound shrill (of a voice); to sound high-pitched and excited; to get excited; to become restless; to be thrown too high; to come in high
news; word; tidings; omen
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because; as you know
quotation; citation; reference
memorization; memorisation; learning by heart
to pledge allegiance; to swear an oath of allegiance; to take an oath of allegiance
what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement
the people; citizens; the populace
solemn (ceremony, atmosphere, etc.); austere; grave; majestic; dignified; stately
this for sure; certainly is
not only ... but also; in addition to; consequently
wise; sagacious; intelligent; sensible
be that as it may; even so; though that be so
stability; steadiness; equilibrium
to be attacked by a disease
blameless; above reproach; beyond reproach; faultless; perfect
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
one example of (when there are more examples)
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
to brace oneself; to focus one's energies; to focus one's mind
to take offense (at); to take offence (at); to feel hurt (by)
to say something better left unsaid; to go too far (by saying something rude)
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
something used to cover the eyes; blindfold; blinder; concealing one's home such that the interior cannot be seen from outside
to hold one's breath; to bate one's breath
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
superiority; predominance
dark red; dark brown; reddish brown
with a start; with a jump
tone of command; authoritative tone; commanding tone
disposition; inclination; characteristic; sexual disposition; fetish
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
indescribable; exquisite; inexpressible; indefinable