to read and understand; to subject to close analysis; to read deeply; to decipher; to decode
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
between the pages of a book; between two books
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
bookshelves; bookshelf; bookcase
tightly (packed); densely; closely; crammed
to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss
sorting; arrangement; liquidation; settlement; retrenchment; curtailment
scattered; disperse; loose; disconnected; in pieces; in drops
to push into; to cram into; to stuff into; to break in; to burgle; to burglarize
messy; confused; chaotic; complaining about various things
to come off; to be worn off; to fade; to discolor; to discolour
(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
moustache; beard; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
noisy; loud; much talked of; much-discussed; strict; severe
to get between; to be caught in
flavoring; flavouring; fragrance; perfume; condolence gift
to sprinkle over (e.g. salt, pepper, etc. on food)
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
load; heavy burden; encumbrance; heavy freight; heavy responsibility
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
throne; crown; government position; court rank; social standing; rank; grade (of quality, etc.)
just because; even if; even though
sweet (e.g. young girls, flowers blooming); touchingly lovely; cute; pitiful; pitiable
to knock at the gate; to request an apprenticeship; to ask to be made a pupil
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
to get back; to regain; to recover; to make up (for); to catch up on
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
Your Majesty; His Majesty; Her Majesty
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix