to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
social standing of a family; lineage; parentage; good family
materials; data; document
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
first meeting; first interview with
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
quite; entirely; completely; as if; as though; just like
way of speaking; intimation
indication; denotation; designation; instructions; directions
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
manners; behavior; behaviour
chair; stool; post; office; position
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
silence (not speaking); muteness
to be noisy; to be astir; to rustle; to murmur
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
cowardice; timidity; bashfulness
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
haughty; arrogant; pompous; self-important
even though; despite; when
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
book; volume; this; present; main; head
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
reality; actuality; hard fact
to bring back; to restore
(physical) appearance (of a person); one's face and figure
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered