poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
your Highness; his Highness; her Highness
to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be given an award; to be gifted or endowed (e.g. with a talent); to be blessed (e.g. with a child); to be initiated (e.g. into a secret)
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
to expose; to lay open (e.g. secret); to take apart; to disassemble; to kill; to murder; to dress (meat)
reason; reasoning power; (one's) sense
to creep in; to steal in; to sneak in
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
(just) out of curiosity; (just) in order to satisfy one's curiosity; aimed chiefly at amusing; sensational (e.g. magazine)
to occur to; to remind of; to come to mind
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
maid; helper; help; assistance
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
subordinate work; assistant; servant
recommendation; referral; endorsement
an eye for people; the ability to judge character
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
the other day; a few days ago
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
to conceal oneself; to hide; to endure; to bear; to stand