performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
to tickle; to tickle (one's curiosity, vanity, etc.); to arouse; to make laugh; to amuse
firmly; plentifully; with all one's might
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
on a routine basis; regularly; habitually
habit; (social) custom; practice; convention
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
frame; framework; outline
neighbouring country; neighboring country; adjacent country
aggression; invasion; raid
obstruction; check; hindrance; prevention; impediment; interdiction
one's family (home) background (environment)
quality; value; nature; inherent quality; logical quality
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
drinker; person who can hold their drink
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
fate; chance; relationship; tie
using one's own judgement; making up one's own mind; judging for oneself
symbol used as a placeholder (either because a number of other words could be used in that position, or because of censorship); certain; unnamed; undisclosed
with ... as a start; taking advantage of; inspired by
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
confident; assured; self-assured; bullish (e.g. market)
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character
one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time
according to; reads; reading; is written; says; states
although I say; although one might say; although called
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
appointment; rendezvous; date
best one could ask for; just what one wants; welcome (news); heaven-sent
proposal; offer; request; application
to remind (someone of something); to call attention to; to make sure of; to emphasize; to emphasise
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
stern expression; severe expression; grim expression