to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
sobbing; weeping; fit of crying
imbalance; disproportion; disparity; mismatch; asymmetry
to lift (a person) in one's arms; to help (a person) sit up
some people; a few people; several people
briskly; quickly; promptly
study; library; den; home office; reading room
furniture store; furniture dealer
engineer; technical expert; technician; craftsperson
profound; deep; grave; solid; dignified; stately
bookshelves; bookshelf; bookcase
telephone call; telephone (device)
connection; attachment; changing trains; conjunction
looking up (e.g. a word in a dictionary); retrieval (e.g. data); searching for; referring to
black; black (coffee); without cream or milk; exploitative (esp. of employees); overly harsh; boldface
bill; bill of sale; tab (for later payment); credit; contact move (in go); direct attack to an enemy stone; sound effect produced by striking with clappers a wooden board in kabuki
extreme; excessive; terrible; intense; severe; serious
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
I regret to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
honour; honor; glory; privilege
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
to get help; to enlist aid
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
speculation; thinking; meditation
temptation; allurement; lure; enticement; seduction
to cut apart (cloth, paper, etc.); to sever (ties); to break off (relationship); to cut off (enemy's retreat); to block (road, etc.)
to interfere; to butt in; to interrupt someone
expectation; assume will happen; forecast
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to look fondly at
barefaced (e.g. lie); shameless; transparent; pure white; very clear
lie; falsehood; fiction; fabrication
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable