and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
fate; destiny; connection; tie; pretext; justification
deep; profound; dense; thick; close (relationship); intense; strong
certainly; of course; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how); without even; without so much as; at the (least, earliest, etc.)
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
that; the matter in question
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
to loathe to part (with); to be reluctant to leave (someone)
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
in front (of); before (e.g. a building); before; earlier; (the) front; frontal part; forward
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
I; me; oneself; (arch.) you; (arch.) prefix indicating familiarity or contempt
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
worthy opponent; worthy rival; good match
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
followers; subordinates; being under someone's command
in comparison to; rather than
to like; to love; to be fond of
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
each time; always; often; thank you for your continued patronage
longed-for; anxiously awaited
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
now; the present time; just now; another; more
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
next; hypo- (i.e. containing an element with low valence); order; sequence
to stare at; to gaze at; to look hard at; to watch intently; to fix one's eyes on