to be refined (character, manners); to be classy; to be polished
this one; this way; this method
formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff
highest grade; superlative degree
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
free and uncontrolled; behaving with abandon; freewheeling
ordinary; common; commonplace; mediocre; unremarkable; undistinguished
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
the public; the street (e.g. "word on the street"); street; district; location (e.g. of a battle); scene (e.g. of carnage)
to be reminded of; to call to mind
separate room; another room; special room; (arch.) concubine (of a noble)
state of mind; mental state; mental attitude
to leave word with (a person); to state in one's will; to leave (something) unsaid; to forget to mention
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
near oneself; close to one; familiar
confidentially; privately; off the record
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
presentation (of documents); submission (of an application, report, etc.); production (e.g. of evidence); introduction (e.g. of a bill); filing; turning in
assistant; helper; assistant (to a professor)
tool; implement; means; furniture
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
to assemble; to set up; to construct
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
repeatedly; over and over again; several layers deep; layer upon layer; row upon row
accessory (fashion); jewelry; accessory (audio, car, camera, etc.)
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
bookshelves; bookshelf; bookcase
pictorial book; picture book; illustrated reference book; identification manual; field guide
illustration (e.g. book); picture
completely ordinary; plain; commonplace; everyday
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.