to go through; to pass through; to get through; to cut across
boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
several people; a few people
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
lady attendant; female servant; lady's maid; waiting maid
to serve as; to act as; to fill (the position of); to play the role of; to be in charge of; to hold (a position)
to say; to be called; to do
after this; from now on; hereafter; thereafter; since (then); after
pleased to make your acquaintance
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); feline; shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom (submissive partner of a homosexual relationship)
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)
dot; point; tip; gratuity; a little; paltry
genuine article; real thing; real deal
unfortunately; regrettably
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
meeting; rendezvous; meeting for the first time; coming across; confluence
in that manner; like that
reception room; parlor; parlour
stern; grave; austere; strict (e.g. security); severe; firm
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
orphan; person without friends
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
to change (one's clothes)
upper class; upper echelons of society; the rich and powerful; the elite
sons and daughters; children; girl
(at) a glance; (judging from) appearances
to leak out (of a secret); to come out; to be exposed (of a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to get away (of a fish)
like; as; so that; in order that; be sure to; I hope (that)
build; physique; frame; constitution
tailoring; sewing; (special) preparation; teaching; training
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
to put on clothes; to wear clothes; to be the personification of
to straighten up and stick one's chest out; to throw oneself back (e.g. in a chair); to lean back (arrogantly); to assume a haughty attitude; to behave arrogantly
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing (on a typewriter)
receiving an official appointment; being appointed (to the post of)
there; the spot; the place; then and there; on the spot; immediately
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
dignity; eminent; high ranking; high-order (digit, bit, etc.)