to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
solemn (ceremony, atmosphere, etc.); austere; grave; majestic; dignified; stately
drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
dignity; eminent; high ranking; high-order (digit, bit, etc.)
to invite in; to show someone in
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
expression; look; countenance; face
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
from afar; over a great distance; all the way
welcome!; nice to see you!
coming; going; being (somewhere); come; go; stay
formal; official; ceremonious
to be dark; to be dull; to be unassuming; to be inconspicuous; to not stand out
silver hair; gray hair; grey hair
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
to be brought forward (e.g. by three hours); to be moved up; to be hasty; to be rash; to quicken; to speed up
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
to exchange (messages, greetings, arguments, etc.); to intersect; to cross; ... with one another; ... to each other
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
itchy; creepy; feeling uneasy
just past noon; afternoon
party; group; troop; one act; one action; one deed
originally; by nature; from the start