precious; valuable; priceless; noble; exalted; sacred
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
civilian in military employ
luxurious; magnificent; extravagant; sumptuous
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
-less; lacking; non-existing
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
slowly; unhurriedly; without haste; leisurely; at one's leisure
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
conversation; conference (usu. between important people); discussion; interview
social life; social intercourse
exchange; interchange; switching; reciprocity; barter; substitution
bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy
nothing; naught; nought; un-; non-
all; everyone; everybody; everything
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
to glare; to dazzle; to glitter
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
to understand from experience
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; rich in experience
-ish; -like; resembling; appearing to be; seeming to be
to make snide remarks; to put into bad mood
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown; to scowl
attendance (on); chaperonage; attendant; escort; entourage
social standing of a family; lineage; parentage; good family
to become verminous; to be infested with insects; to begin to keep bad company; to have an (unfavorable, unfavourable) lover
spacious; roomy; broad; wide; extensive
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
to be conspicuous; to stand out
feel uneasy; on tenterhooks; in suspense; on pins and needles
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
obvious; clear; plain; evident; apparent; explicit
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)