to think, feel, consider, know, etc.
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting)
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
to feign ignorance; to pretend one doesn't know
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
social standing of a family; lineage; parentage; good family
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
territory; domain; dominion; possession; sphere of action
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)
like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to
skirmish; brush (with the enemy); small fight with a military enemy; squabble; quarrel; brief argument
what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement
strange; odd; peculiar; queer; curious
having no idea; having no clue
calm; composed; cool; quiet
impudence; shamelessness; brazenness; arrogance; audacity; effrontery
ripple (on water); wavelets; ripple (e.g. of uneasiness); unrest; disturbance
testimony; (verbal) evidence
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
not necessarily so; is not always true
negotiator; bargainer; point man
to gain experience; to accumulate experiences
to admit fault; to admit one is wrong
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency
you (primarily used by men in letters to their equals or inferiors)
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
certain evidence; definite evidence
surely; certainly; without doubt
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
to live through; to survive
fame; distinction; rise; advancement
to exert oneself and win; to gain (victory)
ready wit; quick wits; resourcefulness; raising (money)
pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements