beginning; outset; first; onset
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
meaning; significance; sense
to long for; to yearn for; to hanker after; to be attracted by; to be drawn to; to aspire to
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
shyness; fear of strangers; stranger anxiety
don't; do; hey; listen; now, ...; well, ...; wow
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
to be one's ruin; to do harm; to cause trouble; to have negative consequences; to bring about a bad outcome
prize beyond one's reach; unattainable object; woman who is out of one's league; (lit.) flower on a high peak
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
thing; matter; incident; occurrence; circumstances; situation; work
nothing but; except; no more than
to be able to do; to be possible; to be good at; to do well; to come into existence; to form; to be made
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
to pass (of time); to elapse
even though; despite; when
to notice; to realize; to realise; to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses); to come round
(not) well; (not) properly; (not) enough; (not) sufficiently; (not) satisfactorily; (not) decently
language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
office worker; company employee; company man; salaryman
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
it cannot be that ...; it is highly unlikely that ...; it is impossible that ...
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
resignation; acceptance; consolation
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
spotlight; close observation
to dash over oneself (e.g. water); to take (e.g. shower); to bask in (e.g. the sun); to suffer (e.g. an attack); to draw (e.g. criticism, attention, praise); to have heaped upon
to wear (from the shoulders down); to put on; to take (the blame, responsibility); to bear
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
comfortable; easy; calm; loose; spacious
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
warp; curvature; bend; curve (of a sword)
sensation; feeling; tendency; propensity
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
almost; nearly; for the most part; roughly; approximately; about