difference (of opinion); strange; odd; different
appearance; look; a 'seeming' that fortune-tellers relate to one's fortune; aspect; phase (e.g. solid, liquid and gaseous)
high brow; broad forehead
below; down; bottom; beneath; underneath; just after; right after
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large size; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
the (four) limbs; arms and legs
to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
thin; skinny; delicate; fragile; feeble
mature; becoming precocious
grey (gray); gray (SI unit of absorbed dose of radiation)
key (to understanding); point (e.g. of an argument)
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
both hands; both arms; ten
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
thank you for waiting; sorry to have kept you waiting
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
ignorance; inexperience; unfamiliarity
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
not caring; not giving a damn
(a) dose; (a) puff; (a) smoke; lull; short rest
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
lieutenant colonel; commander (navy)
party; group; crew; company (of troops); corps; unit
adjutant; aide; aide-de-camp
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
to be famous; to be celebrated; to be worthy of the name
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
honour; honor; glory; privilege
the other day; a few days ago
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
crossing without meeting (e.g. letters in the post, people on the road); going astray; difference of opinion; misunderstanding; estrangement
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays