selfish; egoistic; self-serving; self-interested
thief; robber; burglar; bandit
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
to exceed (by a lot); to (far) surpass; to end; to cease; to stop
bad (taste); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
forcing; compulsion; coercion; pushing (to do)
genuine; authentic; true; pure
absolute; complete; utter; pure; sheer
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
although I say; although one might say; although called
reaching; attaining; arrival
very young; little; childish; immature
unmarried person; bachelor; spinster
imperial sanction; royal charter; chartered (e.g. chartered accountant)
(act of) building (temple, monument, etc.); erection
Buddhist temple; religious building; church; cathedral
person of letters; literary person
furnished with; including; attached to; impression; appearance; luck; sociality
selling oneself (into bondage) (esp. for prostitutes)
the ancients; ancient people
to apply (a rule); to be applicable; to come under (a category); to fulfill; to hold true
compensation; indemnification; reparation; consideration
unwise plan; bad policy; inexpediency
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
keeping a mistress (concubine)
registration; accession; register; entry; record
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match