from time immemorial; ancient; time-honoured; time-honored
principle; general rule; as a rule; in principle; in general
although I say; although one might say; although called
to explain; to advocate; to preach; to persuade
painter; artist; painter supported by patron
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
childish; child-like; innocent; naive
household head; master; host (e.g. of a tea gathering); husband
assimilation; absorption; adaptation; assimilation; anabolism; assimilation (phonology)
to allot; to allocate; to supply with; to furnish; to fit to; to fasten to
private room; single (room); room for one; (toilet) stall
just as one thought; as usual; sure enough
public finance; financial affairs; financial situation
cultivating new land; clearing; reclamation
delineation; demarcation; drawing a line (e.g. between what's acceptable and unacceptable); (measuring) ruler
dimness; obscurity; indistinctness; unclear; unintelligible
administration of property; custodianship; receivership
lesson; section (in an organization); division; counter for lessons and chapters (of a book)
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
harvest; crop; ingathering; fruits (of one's labors); gain; result
power; authority; influence
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
it's OK to ...; it's best to ...; it's alright to ...
so; like that; that's right; indeed; let me see...
with a clunk; with a clank; the sound of a sudden decrease (in profits, vigor, etc.)
headgear; headdress; (novelty) mask; head mask
household economy; family finances
putting money aside; savings; deposit (e.g. in a bank); accumulated surplus of wins; wins in the bank
to empty; to vacate; to evacuate
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
edge; brink; verge; time; moment of
arrogant; haughty; insolent
well-bred; of good upbringing
study; learning; tutorial
to train; to discipline; to teach manners