to notice; to become aware; to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to recover consciousness; to come to oneself
everything; anything; nothing
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
although I say; although one might say; although called
rare; uncommon; not often seen
to burn into one's memory; to sear an image
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
the other day; a few days ago
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
winning over; placation; gentle persuasion
don't let your guard down; carelessness is the great enemy; danger comes soonest when it is despised
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
merit system (as opposed to seniority); meritocracy; ability-ism
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
due form; official; formality
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
dealing with (people, customers, complaints, etc.); receiving (callers, visitors, etc.); attending to; handling; serving
with a scraping sound; with a grating sound; with force; hard; forcibly (carry out); forcefully; hard (e.g. food)
to be worn down; to be reduced
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for
being surrounded by enemies on all sides; being betrayed (forsaken) by everybody
from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because
one country; whole country; hotheaded; stubborn
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
first meeting; first interview with
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
your Highness; his Highness; her Highness
company; lot; bunch; troupe; company (of musicians)
drama; play; powerful drug
to climb over; to get over; to surmount; to overcome; to surpass; to overtake
feeling; sense; impression
to pull apart; to separate; to draw; to tie (a game)