unanticipated; unexpected
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
real feeling; actual feeling; to actually feel; to have a real feeling (that ...); to experience personally
copying calligraphy without sticking to the model (calligraphy); copying freely
on a stage; on a platform; on an altar
to strain one's eyes; to look closely; to stare at
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
firmly; solidly; sturdily; strongly; toughly
light offered to a god or Buddha; votive light
to be preeminent; to be outstanding
tall figure; high stature
dignity; majesty; dignified manner
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study); holding both roles (e.g. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs); and; in addition; concurrently; at the same time
celebratory banquet; feast
passage (of time); elapsing; progress; development; transit
turn (in line); order of things; sequential order
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
to apologize; to apologise
audience (with a superior, e.g. nobility)
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends)
party in full swing; party at its peak
to see; to look; to examine; to look over; to look after; to attend to; to experience
to play an instrument (esp. string instruments); to dance
very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)
social life; social intercourse
half out of interest; mostly out of curiosity
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
still more; even more; much more; increased; greater
learning by ear; memory of having heard something before
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
flurried; flustered; upset; nervous; embarrassed
stubborn; dogged; persistent; tough; sturdy; hardy
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
figure; design; twill weave; pattern of diagonal stripes; style (of writing); figure (of speech); design
string; cord; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
to collect; to put (it all) together; to summarize; to aggregate; to bring to a conclusion; to finalize