public affair; government matter; duke; prince; Sir; Lord
to chide; to rebuke; to reprove
perhaps; possibly; maybe; by some chance
to keep away; to keep at a distance
... years old; age (of) ...
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
older sister; elder sister
to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with
far from; anything but; not at all ... but rather ...; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
splendid; nice; sufficient; satisfactory; not needing (any more of something); (already) having enough
honorific suffix used after the name of a woman of equal or higher status
liking; being fond of; liking (romantically); being in love with; faddism; eccentricity
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
sister complex; excessive attachment to one's sister; component stereo system
boss; leader; kingpin; chief; head (e.g. of a crime syndicate)
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
henchman; follower; (arch.) adopted child
unexpected; surprising; unanticipated; strange; unforeseen
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
soft and lacking firmness; weak; weak-willed; spineless; weak (market); bearish
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
blood; blood; ancestry; (the) blood; feelings
to become muddy; to become cloudy; to become dull (of a sound, color, etc.); to become indistinct; to become impure (of one's heart, a society, etc.); to be corrupted
antiquity; ancient times; bygone days; former times
to hand down (a story, legend, etc.); to pass on (to the next generation); to spread (a rumor, news, etc.); to circulate; to send word; to pass on (a message)
therefore; for that reason; so; because of that
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
tolerance level; permissible range; acceptable limits
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
stubbornly; firmly; determinedly; obstinately; resolutely; adamantly
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
therefore; for that reason; such being the case
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
good outward appearance; looking nice; being attractive; making a fine show
gentlemen; men; the men's (sign on toilet, bathroom, etc. doors)
bodyguards; elite guards; Schutzstaffel; SS; groupies; ardent fans
to take (preventive) measures; to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together