to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
peace talks; peace negotiations
departure; leaving; going away; recession
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
information; (brief) notice; letting someone know; first report; initial report
one by one; each; every; at intervals of
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
upper part; upper stream; upper course of a river; right side of the stage (audience's or camera's POV); stage left (actor's POV); skillful (in comparisons)
to do together; to share; to participate in
to detain; to keep; to lock up; to retain; to leave (letter) till called for
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
sending a telegram; telegraph
indicates means of action; cause of effect; by
such; like that; in that way
family circle; one's circle (of friends, co-workers, etc.); private matters; internal affairs; conservative (e.g. estimate); moderate
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
bad reputation; disgrace; unpopularity
to triumph; to be elated with success
portrait; likeness; picture
sales message; sales copy
plausible; believable; solemn; dignified; serious
power; might; authority; influence
humanity; empathy; kindness; human nature; common sense; customs and manners
subtleties; niceties; fine points; subtle; sensitive
reverse movement; retrogression; going backwards; retrogradation; retrogression
sword (esp. Japanese single-edged); katana; scalpel; chisel; burin; knife money (knife-shaped commodity money used in ancient China)
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
graduation ceremony; commencement
to extend; to stretch out; to attend; to participate in; to enrol; to enroll