to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
to say; to be called; to do
top; top position; senior management; senior bureaucrat
to give an impression; to make an impression
inconvenience; inexpediency; unhandiness
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual
first meeting; first interview with
may I ask (for); might I ask (that)
being very busy; busyness
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
doing something separately (from the group); going off on one's own
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
dark; dull; unsatisfactory; dissatisfying; unattractive; unappealing
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
to tower over the surroundings
spire; steeple; pinnacle; minaret
six; six years of age; six o'clock (old time system)
concatenation; coupling; connection; linking; consolidation (e.g. of company accounts)
vast; extensive; immense; huge; large; grand
to rise (of a building, mountain, etc.); to tower; to soar
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
storey; story; stairs; stage (in chronostratigraphy); counter for storeys and floors of a building
multi-floor building; multi-storey building; bill
above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth
up through; up until; down to; from ... to ... (e.g. from head to toe); everything from ... to ...
power; authority; influence
to be dark; to be dull; to be unassuming; to be inconspicuous; to not stand out
chalk (mineral); white wall
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
to create; to bring forth; to invent; to think up and bring into being; to give birth to; to bear
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
shadow; shade; shading; nuance; shades of meaning; subtleties
solemn; sublime; grand; magnificent; impressive
outward appearance; exterior appearance; outward show; looks