indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
to go to; to proceed to; to leave for
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
in the future; another day; later
castle (in place names); castle; fortress
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
to go (come) inside; to step into; to enter
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
will not do; do not; does not
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
sister-in-law (spouse's older sister or older brother's wife); older stepsister; older adopted sister; non-blood-related older sister
cannot be helped; unavoidable; pointless; useless; hopeless (person); annoying
for generations; hereditary; generation after generation
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
to pledge allegiance; to swear an oath of allegiance; to take an oath of allegiance
just a handful; only a small number (of)
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to turn over; to turn upside down; to knock over; to tip over; to overturn (e.g. a decision); to upset
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
short-tempered; quick-tempered; hasty
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
another dimension; different level; whole other level
dimly; faintly; with a faint light; warmly; friendly; in a heartwarming manner
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way
relatively quickly (esp. actions); quite suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)