a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
good health; stopping misfortune; preventing disaster
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
old gentleman; elderly gentleman
closely (packed, lined up, etc.); tightly; densely; (work) sufficiently
spoiled; spoilt; ruined; wasted (chance, etc.); messed up; destroyed
calm; composed; self-possessed; firm
manners; courtesy; etiquette
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
front stage; center stage (of politics, etc.)
one arm; one's right-hand man; one's right hand
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
confinement; imprisonment; incarceration
public execution; public embarrassment
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
haggardness; emaciation; wasting away; being tired out; being worn out; exhaustion
what with this and that; for a number of reasons
to be dispelled (of doubts, ill feeling, etc.); to disappear; to be put behind one; to burst (of a boil, abscess, etc.)
prime minister; premier; chancellor
side; edge; beside; while (doing); in addition to; at the same time
activity (of a person, organization, animal, volcano, etc.); action; operation; moving picture
rejoicing; glorification; exultation; celebration; enjoyment; singing praises
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
sensitivity; sensibility; susceptibility; receptivity
meagre; meager; scarce; limited; destitute; hard up
to know; to be aware (of); to be acquainted (with); to think; to consider; to believe
beard (esp. on the chin); goatee
will (urge) to create; creative urge; appetite for writing
to well (up); to gush out (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to sweat; to feel emotions (e.g. joy, bravery, etc.); to spring up (e.g. an idea, emotions, clouds)
to improve one's skill (esp. at calligraphy or drinking larger amounts of alcohol)
to wear (clothes) stylishly; to dress oneself stylishly
poisonous substance; toxic substance; poison
partaking; participating; taking part in; sharing (something with someone)
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
when; how soon; how long until
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award