to gain on; to put pressure on; to close in on
at full speed; impetuously; precipitately; headlong
regular; normal; formal; legal; established; legitimate
quarrel; dispute; argument
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
(of a couple) fighting and splitting up
maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
to lay the blame on; to put the fault on
looking someone in the eyes; taking a straight look at something
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
the other day; a few days ago
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
to perceive; to sense; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
to keep up (appearances); to smooth over (an error, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
to weave within (hair, fabric, etc.); to braid
silver (Ag); silver coin; money; silver medal; silver colour; silver color; bank
clothes; garment; gown; robe; coating (e.g. glaze, batter, icing)
fantastic; magical; wondrous; whimsical; fairytale-like; romantic
to be reflected; to harmonize with (harmonise); to come out (photo); to be projected; to be displayed (on a screen)
(the extent of) one's vocabulary
although I say; although one might say; although called
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
courtesy call; going around to say hello (or goodbye) to everybody; making the rounds
to become independent; to leave one's hands; to leave one's possession
decision; determination; resolution
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
dreadnought class (of warship)
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
to live through; to survive
influential person; man of importance
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
lunch; midday meal; food served at a tea party (tea ceremony)