skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
what; what kind of; no ...; any; adds emphasis to the preceding word; no
whole (body); full-length (e.g. portrait); systemic
to exude (e.g. sweat); to ooze; to seep out; to reveal itself (of emotions, etc.)
solo exhibition; one-man exhibition; one-woman exhibition
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
of no interest; not interested
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
stroke of the brush; touch; literary style
fondly; admiringly; with fascination; with adoration; with enchantment
rock (in rock-paper-scissors); stone; ungh; gulp; rumbling (of an empty stomach); growling
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
to be effeminate; to be a fop; to break into a smile; to grin
apologies for the crude food
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
to be generally accepted; to be acknowledged by oneself and others
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
regular customer; regular patron; frequenter; constant companion
party (of people); set (of people); clan; family; fellow
mimicry; imitation (of someone, something)
nasty; mean; heartless; inconsiderate; selfish
figure of a person; figures of people; shadow of a person
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
alley; alleyway; teahouse garden; path through a gate (or through a garden, etc.)
strangeness; abnormality; disorder
radio (communication); wireless; not using wires
mass communication; mass media
(it was) no bother at all; not at all; it was nothing
vortex; maelstrom; whirlpool; (in the middle of a) scandal; controversy; quarrel
separation; farewell; parting
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
establishment; founding; incorporation (of a business)