self-conceit; self-satisfaction; self-righteousness; self-importance; complacency
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
in 8 or 9 cases out of ten; in all probability
(abstract) symbol; emblem; representation
out of the question; outrageous; impossible; irrelevant; not pertinent
conquest (of a difficulty, illness, handicap, etc.); overcoming; bringing under control; subjugation; victory over
health; healthy; sound; fit
genuine article; real thing; real deal
Yggdrasil; The World Tree
reaching; attaining; arrival
to go against; to fight against; to oppose; to resist; to deny
sentiment; sentimentality
to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in
raid; military attack by a mobile unit; hit-and-run attack; shortstop; short
to have a short turning radius (e.g. car); to be adaptable; to be quick to respond to shifting circumstances
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
head; brains; intellect; understanding
data collection; data acquisition
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
to be helpful; to be useful
verbal message; word (from someone)
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
news; tidings; information; correspondence; letter
intruder; invader; trespasser; raider
essence; true nature; substance; reality
besides; furthermore; on top of that; and yet; nevertheless; even so
mechanism; machinery; trick; dodge; mechanical doll; string puppet
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)