to develop a rash or inflammation (e.g. in response to a skin irritant); to react to (something); to be strongly influenced (usu. negative or critical nuance)
build; physique; frame; constitution
texture; feel; skin texture; skin quality; skin type
to polish; to shine; to burnish; to refine (a skill, etc.); to improve; to hone
result (that makes an act worthwhile); worth (in doing something); value; effect; use; benefit
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
to punish; to penalize; to penalise
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
likes and dislikes; tastes; preferences; pickiness (esp. about food); choosiness; fussiness
malicious; spiteful; vicious; shady and damp
modus operandi; criminal technique; trick
being something of an artist; having something of the artist in one
to mistake (for something or someone else); to misread; to misjudge
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
ignorant of the ways of the world
taking great pains (to do); making every effort; having a lot of trouble (doing); racking one's brains
outside (e.g. of a building); exterior; outside (of a group, company, etc.); outside world
exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction; alternating current; AC
mild; calm; gentle; quiet; congenial; amicable
to break; to destroy; to wreck; to ruin; to break (a bill, etc.)
to steel oneself to; to brace oneself
shortness of breath; panting; puffing; running out of steam (of the economy, a project, etc.); losing momentum; loss of efficiency
to judge (on the basis of); to control; to discipline (oneself); to regulate
to lessen; to decrease; to diminish
after a long time; for the first time in a while
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
while; on the same occasion; at the same time; along with
direct descent; direct line
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
Your Majesty; His Majesty; Her Majesty
deep inside; innermost place
is something that; is that which
mistress; kept woman; concubine
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
to write down; to note down; to mention; to describe; to inscribe; to mark
carefully; thoroughly; fully; deliberately
to use as an intermediary; to worry; to mind; to care
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
trembling with excitement
good handwriting; skillful penmanship; speedy writing; vigorous writing