high class; high grade; high rank; seniority
how long; how far; how much
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
upper stratum (classes, stories, storeys); upper layer; layer above
(social) position; status
lower layer; layer beneath; lower strata (classes)
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
society; public; community; social studies
reduced drawing; miniature copy; microcosm; microcosmos
actually; in fact; as a matter of fact
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
to spring; to jump up; to fly up; to skip
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
cake or snack served with tea
to entertain; to make welcome
to become hungry; to get an empty stomach
to go to; to proceed to; to leave for
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
to go; to come; to turn out (at a meeting, event, etc.); to show up; to make your way to
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
people; citizens; subjects; folk
young lady of noble birth; princess (esp. in Western contexts, tales, etc.); girl; small; cute; (arch.) prostitute
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
to put on airs; to swagger; to act self-importantly
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
exterior; surface; outside; outward appearance; looks
to keep up (appearances); to smooth over (an error, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
to respond; to satisfy; to accept; to comply with; to apply for
mark; symbol; to mark; to put a mark on; trademark; paying attention to; focusing on
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
aristocrat; nobleman; dignitary; person of high rank
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
question; inquiry; enquiry
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other