idiot; retard; idiocy; profound mental retardation
to tie; to fasten; to hitch; to secure (trust, patronage of customers, etc.); to keep (an employee, someone's interest, etc.); to save (someone's life)
pure; innocent; pure; unmixed; long kimono made from the same plain-coloured cloth
to have (something) innate; to be born with
reminiscence; nostalgia; thinking fondly of the past; recalling the old days
to weave together; to interweave; to intermingle
upper stratum (classes, stories, storeys); upper layer; layer above
banquet or reception hall
to steel oneself to; to brace oneself
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
one's own flesh and blood; blood relative; kinsman; flesh and bone; (one's) body
conversation; conference (usu. between important people); discussion; interview
eligible; qualified; competent
blood (in one's face, cheeks, etc.); colour; color; hot-bloodedness; hotheadedness; impulsive temperament
remote past; far ago; time immemorial
talking in delirium; incoherent muttering
well-known; noted; celebrated
majestic; commanding; imposing; stately; dignified; with pomp and circumstance
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room
literature; books (reference); document
woman of unmatched beauty; beauty like no other
to speak badly (of); to speak ill (of); to bad-mouth
pleased to make your acquaintance
affection; love; fondness; tenderness
(another's) daughter; young lady
utter indifference; talking to the wall; praying to deaf ears
place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range
life or death; existence; destiny
patriotic feelings; patriotism
gossip; corner of the mouth
great cause; moral law; justice
to engage in; to participate in; to take part in; to be involved in
inside and outside; interior and exterior; inside and outside the country; home and abroad; around; about
intended for ...; oriented towards ...; aimed at ...
government; administration; statesmanship
presentation; exhibit; suggest; citation
to be embarrassed for a reply; to be at a loss for a reply
answering question by question
mercy; compassion; clemency; Hodgson's hawk-cuckoo (Cuculus fugax); Horsfield's hawk cuckoo