to give oneself to (esp. of a woman to a man); to surrender oneself to
door handle; doorknob; door knob; knob or handle which operates the door catch
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
wink of sleep; snooze; doze; nap
severe; strict; tough; hard
extremely; terrifically; super
to fall fast asleep; to be confined to one's bed; to be laid up
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
changing one's (public) persona; changing one's (public) image
don't worry about it; forget about it
frost; white hair; grey hair; gray hair
Imperial Household Agency
influence; effect; to influence; to affect; to have an influence on
consideration; taking into account
shall ...; to assume; to suppose
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
that country; (arch.) nirvana
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability
true state; actual condition; reality
king; queen; monarch; the Crown (as a focus of authority in the UK, etc.); the throne
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
slander; calumny; defamation; libel; abuse
in name only; titular; nominal
colonization; colonisation
to stick (to); to cling (to); to stay (e.g. in the office)
mouse; rat; dark gray; dark grey; slate (color, colour)
roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
to profit; to get; to have (bear, beget) a child; to have a stroke of luck
one's face turning pale (ashen); the color being drained from one's face