to take one's leave; to excuse oneself; to resign (from); to step down; to decline; to turn down
full of (e.g. mistakes); riddled with; covered all over with (blood, mud, etc.)
slanting; tilted; sloping; distorted (feeling); slanted (e.g. view of the world); bad (mood)
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
ace up one's sleeve; trump card; secret skills; secret; (arch.) left hand
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
easy; simple; simple (way of thinking, etc.); simple-minded; soft; lax
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
to be evident; to be obvious; to understand completely
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
leader; authority; mainstay
to be born and raised (in); to be born and brought up; to be born and bred
majority; more than half; most (of); mostly; largely; mainly
bright and beautiful; gorgeous; showy; prosperous; flourishing; thriving
comfortable (to live in); snug; cosy; cozy
latest; newest; late-breaking (news)
fashion; trend; vogue; prevalence (of a disease); epidemic
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
tea party; get-together; tea ceremony
good-looking; fair; beautiful
(social) position; status; standing; position (in a company, organization, etc.); post; rank
riches; wealth; resources; lottery
queen (consort); empress (consort)
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
event; festivities; function; social gathering; auspices; opening
earnest desire; eager hope; longing; yearning; hankering
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
to try and judge a person's feelings (from their expression)
(political) power; authority; influence
group; faction; (political) faction; wing; school (of thought, painting, etc.); sect
sympathy; compassion; pity
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation; applause