giving a royal welcome; extending every courtesy
nominal; in name only; only by terminology
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser
substance; essence; real (in economics, vs. nominal, e.g. real interest rate); substantive; substantial
violent shock; agitation; turbulence; turmoil; upheaval; excitement
trifling with; toying with; playing with; tossing about (a ship)
love affair; love relationship
man; male; masculine gender
amorous feelings; feeling of being in love
getting or keeping acquainted with; keeping or establishing useful contacts
real condition; actual circumstances; actual state of affairs
official business; public business
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor
to lay aside; to set aside
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
happiness; well-being; joy; welfare; blessedness
derisory; negligible; minimal; nominal; imperceptible
talk; chat; troth; lovers' vow
waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl
in full force; in great numbers; in droves; large-scale project; grand plan
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
turbidity; cloudiness (of a liquid); opacity; disorder; chaos
pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
to make a great fuss; to raise a hue and cry; to make an uproar; to clamour
healthy; robust; strong; solid; durable
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
stubborn; dogged; persistent; tough; sturdy; hardy
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
to raise; to bring up; to rear; to cultivate; to foster; to nurture
(that's) no good, is it?; dislike (on social media, etc.); thumbs-down; downvote
(not) anywhere; nowhere; everywhere; anywhere
to devote oneself wholeheartedly to; to sacrifice one's health for; to risk one's life
please; I beg you; for mercy's sake
to replace; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
certainly; absolutely; (not even) a little bit; diligently
painter; artist; painter supported by patron
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage