to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
to take a view or perspective; to regard as; to consider to be
consensus; collective will; collective opinion
shop; store; somebody who sells (something) or works as (something); somebody with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
distinguished family; noted family; family status in the Imperial Court; master (of a craft); expert
leading figure; influential figure; mogul
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
secretary (government); director; chief
historic; historical; traditional
conversation (just) between you and me; confidential talk
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
to be preeminent; to be outstanding
user; consumer; master (e.g. of swordsmanship); prodigal; spendthrift
to get into a fight; to take up the gauntlet; to accept a challenge
first year (college) student; freshman; graduate of one year's standing
classroom learning (as contrasted to practical training); classroom lecture
how long; how far; how much
perfection; completeness; flawlessness
same period; corresponding period; same year (of graduation, entering a company, etc.); contemporary; synchronization; synchronism
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
easy to get on with; not needing reserve or formality; personable; affable; approachable
in that way; like that; that way
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
alone; by oneself; on one's own
impassioned speech; fervent speech
to intercommunicate; to exchange (messages, vows, etc.)
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
other intention; hidden purpose; ulterior motive; ill will; malice
consideration; taking into account
safe (e.g. choice); secure; innocuous; acceptable; passable; satisfactory
one's share; one's portion
certain; unmistaken; evident; obvious; beyond doubt
top of the head; crown of the head
sputtering; smoldering; repeated thrusting into something (sword, needle, etc.); pricking repeatedly; mutterings of discontent; faint sounds of complaint