before the gate; in front of the gate
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
on good terms (with); on friendly terms (with); (getting along) well; in harmony; happily; peacefully
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
how; in what way; by what means
to worry about; to be worried about; to fret about; to not know what to do; to be at a loss (as to what to do)
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
well-bred; of good upbringing
dumbfounded; speechless; flabbergasted; struck dumb with astonishment
whispering into a person's ear
to hurt; to ache; to feel a pain; to be injured; to be spoiled (e.g. food); to be damaged
worthy opponent; worthy rival; good match
collecting; accumulating; gathering; collection (of art, stamps, insects, etc.)
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
the same generation; coeval
haughty; arrogant; proud; stuck-up
to drift; to float; to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air; to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood); to wander; to walk around aimlessly
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
to fade; to lose colour (color); to discolour (discolor)
beautiful boy; pretty boy; handsome boy
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
sphere; globe; ball; sphere; counter for pitches
delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
circle; entirety; whole; money; dough; enclosure inside a castle's walls; soft-shelled turtle
one face; one surface; the whole surface; one aspect; one side; (on) the other hand; one broad, flat object
stimulus; stimulation; impetus; impulse; excitement; thrill
standoffishly; primly; pungently (of a smell); acridly; long and pointed (e.g. of a nose); popping (of ears)
to soak (into); to permeate; to sting (of a wound, sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (e.g. with vice); to be steeped (e.g. with prejudice)
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering