to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
to split finely; to splinter; to get frayed; to become irritable
finding employment; getting a job
drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office
dark brown; colour of tanned skin
very interesting; of great interest
various; many; all kinds of
honorific; term of respect; polite expression; honorific language
important person; influential figure; big shot; big thing; big one; big game
top brass; upper echelon; higher-ups; top management; upper reaches; top of the pile
more than anything; above all else
having presence of mind; self-possessed; imperturbable; calm and self-possessed
to flatter; to play up (to); to curry favor (with); to fawn (on); to cater (to)
(not) readily; (not) easily; (not) right away; (not) simply; (not) without difficulty
to mediate; to intervene; to smooth
start; beginning; build up; how well a pitcher pitches at the start of the game
repetition; repeat; replication; recursion; iteration
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
young person; youngster; greenhorn; novice; inexperienced person
important task; important role; major part (in a film, play, etc.); leading role; high-scoring combination
to find fault (with); to cavil (at); to carp (about); to throw a wet blanket (on); to throw cold water (on); to jinx
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
fair; just and upright; open and honest; aboveboard; honourable
to save face; to show deference; to make someone look good
to step aside; to move (out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
man who marries a wealthy or upwardly mobile woman; (male) gold digger
rare; uncommon; not often seen
to get (become) acquainted; to get to know; to get (become) intimate with; to become friendly with; to become friends
to trick someone (into confirming or revealing the truth); to ask a leading question