serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
unconsciousness; unconscious; involuntary; the unconscious (psychoanalysis)
to coil about; to follow about; to surround; to cling to
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
to squeeze out; to wring out
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
to handle; to manage; to deal with; to rear; to look after
author; writer; novelist; artist
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
to reverberate; to resound; to echo; to have one's fame spread; to be renowned
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
wheedling child; spoiled child (spoilt); pampered child; child who always demands attention
to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over
to have meaning; to be meaningful
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
appeal (e.g. to public opinion); plea; appeal (e.g. sex appeal); attractiveness; appeal (e.g. in baseball); emphasizing (strong points, etc.)
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
intentionally; deliberately; designedly; especially; particularly
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
a glow; heat; burning sensation; hot flash
to knead thoroughly; to work up; to concoct; to make up
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
it is not (like that) either
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
to be needed; to be wanted
very young; little; childish; immature
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
to cuddle; to comfort; to rock; to soothe; to dandle; to humor
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel