mild; calm; gentle; quiet; congenial; amicable
that day; the very same day
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many
more than one can possibly use; countless (e.g. examples); (money) to burn; rolling in (cash)
living by oneself; living alone
apartment building; apartment block; apartment house; apartment
boarding; lodging; board and lodging; boarding house; lodging house; lodgings
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing; catching up; overtaking
to be vague; to speak ambiguously; to be evasive; to not commit oneself
to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
it is I who should say so
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank
to say; to be called; to do
secretary general; chief secretary
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
follower; attendant; valet; servant
(your) daughter; young woman
noted family; noble family; prestigious school, organization, business, etc.
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
rough; casual (clothing); rough (of a golf course); rough sketch; rough draft
dance hall; dance floor; landing (stairs); leveling off (e.g. in the economy); period of stagnation
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
bamboo grass; generally smaller species of running bamboo that do not shed their sheaths (e.g. Sasa spp.)
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
battle; fight; fighting; engagement; contest
struggle (for); scramble; contest
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving