bizarre; strange; eccentric; odd; queer
often; again and again; frequently; repeatedly
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
first meeting; first interview with
form; shape; figure; visage
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
(physical) appearance (of a person); one's face and figure
trifling with; toying with; playing with; tossing about (a ship)
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
refined; genteel; graceful; decent
(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 all appearances; no matter how you look at it
genuine article; real thing; real deal
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
second day of the month; two days
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
to make a speech; to address
since long ago; already; for quite a while; for some time now
reason; cause; circumstances
one's heart's desire; one's dearest wish
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
January; first month of the lunar calendar
event; affair; incident; case; plot; trouble
you; (arch.) your residence
sole; single; solo; independence; singleness; singularity
that; the matter in question
to throw down; to bring down; to kill; to defeat; to overthrow; to trip up
official; governmental; public (use, matter, forum, etc.); common; being public knowledge; being out in the open
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings