to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
collusion; conspiracy; common-law marriage; illicit intercourse; liaison
exterior; surface; outside; outward appearance; looks
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
racking one's brains; worrying oneself; being anxious
contrary; opposite; inverse; reverse; back-to-front
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
deep; profound; dense; thick; close (relationship); intense; strong
insight; discernment; perception; perspicacity; acumen
to put someone to work; to make someone work
walking; strolling; roaming; wandering; exploring
scattered; disperse; loose; disconnected; in pieces; in drops
while; even though; despite
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
I; me; oneself; (arch.) you; (arch.) prefix indicating familiarity or contempt
mutually; reciprocally; together
to deceive; to delude; to trick; to be as ... as ... (e.g. "as bright as day", "as beautiful as a rose")
world; society; people; the public
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
poor; pitiful; piteous; pitiable
slowness; inertness; inability; lack of talent; dullness
new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (China, 9-23 CE)
pioneer; trailblazer; leader; groundbreaker; pathfinder; forerunner
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
society; public; community; social studies
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
boldly; bravely; resolutely; determinedly
opposition; resistance; insubordination; defiance; hostility; rebellion
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
a little over; a little more than; powerhouse; one of the biggest; upper (seismic intensity)
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position