but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
neighbouring country; neighboring country; adjacent country
the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; surroundings; many countries; the whole world; all around; here and there
voyage; passage; travelling
to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon; to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
Alice; Alliss; Alyce; Arisu
woman of unmatched beauty; beauty like no other
to jerk; to wiggle; to twitch
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
mediator; manager; caretaker
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
malicious; deliberately mean
other party; other side; ahead; in front; destination
balance of power (in a relationship); power dynamic
to overturn; to capsize; to overthrow (government etc.); to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.)
entertainment (of guests; esp. in the corporate world); treating (to food and drinks); wining and dining
exaggerated; bombastic; highly colored; highly coloured
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
to enquire of someone about something (inquire); to question
fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material
tearing up and discarding (e.g. documents); disposal (e.g. weaponry); annulment; cancellation; reversal (of an original ruling)
reason; reasoning power; (one's) sense
another thing; exception; special case
to speak one's mind; to be frank; to tell the truth
performance of one's official duties
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
soon; before long; shortly; close (by); near; nearby
to dodge (e.g. a question); to evade; to sidestep; to give (someone) the slip