in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
brotherly love; fraternal love; sibling affection
questionnaire; survey; poll
episode; anecdote; vignette
scene; sight; scenario; setting
to engage (with); to be in gear (with); to bite each other; to be on the same wavelength
to not match well (e.g. at the seams); to not mesh properly (of gears); to differ (e.g. of opinions); to clash; to be in conflict (e.g. with the facts)
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
(mutual) understanding; communication; passing without obstruction
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (China, 9-23 CE)
(fictional) character; character; personality; persona
silver-gray hair; silver-grey hair; attractive older man with some gray hair
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
opinion; point of view; visual point
site (usu. website); sight; payable on sight
writing (e.g. as a profession)
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
in the background; not standing out
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
illustration (e.g. book); picture
illustration; picture; sketch; drawing; figure
handsome man; man's looks; good looks; manliness
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
on the occasion of; at the time of
to have the privilege of doing
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
to engage in; to participate in; to take part in; to be involved in
character; personality; (fictional) character; letter; character
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
obi; kimono sash; paper wrapper on books, CDs, etc.; band; belt; cingulum
cover; covering; cover song; cover version; coverage; to compensate for (a loss)
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
library; book collection; paperback book
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby