far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead
place to put something; storage space; storehouse; depository; repository; shed
to go crazy (esp. of a situation or thing); to get out of hand; to end up in an extreme state
awkward; embarrassed; embarrassing; inconvenient; inopportune; untimely
start; beginning; build up; how well a pitcher pitches at the start of the game
to go out for tea (or coffee, etc.)
preparations for returning (home)
human power; human strength; human effort; human agency
thickheaded; insensitive; dull; thick-skinned
everywhere; all over; throughout
whispered conversation; whispering
woman; female; feminine gender
the opposite sex; isomerism
to keep away; to keep at a distance
weatherbeaten; exposed to rain
to become rusted together; to become rusted shut; to rust; to become (completely) rusty; to become rusty (of a skill or ability); to become less effective
(secret) date; clandestine meeting; assignation; tryst; rendezvous
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
one's station in life; one's personal history; one's circumstances; one's lot; one's destiny; one's future
precious; valuable; priceless; noble; exalted; sacred
one's relationships; people one knows; circle of friends
genius; prodigy; natural gift
describing; comparing; form; figure; personal appearance; one's face and figure
detailed; scrupulous; careful; (arch.) diligent; (arch.) honest; (arch.) upright
tragedy; tragic drama; tragic play; tragedy; calamity; disaster
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
jingle; ding; ringing of small bells
eyesight; vision; visual acuity
future (usually near); prospects
(having great) expectation; pinning one's hopes on
martial arts; military arts; Bushido
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
unsociable; unfriendly; blunt; surly; curt; cold
to walk; to go on foot; to tread (a figurative path); to follow; to advance towards (e.g. a solution); to set out (e.g. on the path to destruction, ruin, etc.)
to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you
for a while; for some time; for a period