profile; face in profile; face seen from the side; (personal) profile; (biographical) sketch; outline (of someone's life)
in short; the point is; the important thing is; in a word; basically
nice-looking; seemingly fine; nice-sounding; polite-sounding; plausible (e.g. excuse); glib
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
in session; in progress; under way; open
limits; boundary; domain; area (e.g. in programming languages)
detour; circumvention; turning movement
to narrow; to reduce; to contract
to let go by; to let pass; to overlook; to miss
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
reserves (esp. troops); reserve army; potential members of some group (e.g. the elderly); people at risk (e.g. of a medical condition); wannabees
sixth day of the month; six days
(coming to an) agreement; consent; mutual understanding; accord; consensus
aristocrat; nobleman; dignitary; person of high rank
something wrapped in cloth
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
caller; visitor; company; guest
narrow; tight; formal; stiff; constrained; uncomfortable
affable; amiable; sociable; agreeable
to invite in; to show someone in
at a young age; while still young
to gain fame; to make one's name
to ask a big favour; to ask unreasonable things; to be unreasonable
bookshelves; bookshelf; bookcase
good outward appearance; looking nice; being attractive; making a fine show
random; unintentional; unintended
spine (of book); binding (of book)
flour; meal; powder; dust
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
vivid; brightly colored; brilliant; radiant
to dish up; to arrange food (on a plate)
gentle; mild; meek; tender
minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole
warm welcome; friendly reception; hospitality; entertainment