pattern; figure; state; condition; conjecture of the current situation; the way it seems; model
to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with
madly in love; completely charmed (by); from the heart; entirely; (arch.) bottom of one's heart
substantial matter; significant item
ability; capability; skill
also known as; also called
to dominate (usu. one's husband)
very caring; kind; helpful; service-minded
hero; the brave; man of valour (valor)
number of words; vocality
sensible; perceptive; quick to understand; understanding; sympathetic
being put off (by someone's words, behaviour, etc.); being taken aback; recoiling (in shock, disgust, etc.); zooming out or pulling the camera back to get a wider image (in film and TV)
eccentricity; eccentric behaviour
to be used up; to be run out; to be exhausted; to be consumed; to come to an end
sister-in-law (spouse's younger sister or younger brother's wife); younger stepsister; younger adopted sister; non-blood-related younger sister
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
original story; original version; this volume
last; final; end; conclusion; rust
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
make good use of; make the most of
column (e.g. in newspaper); stand-alone feature article framed by a box
steady; sound; reliable; solid
circulation (money, goods, etc.); distribution; circulation (air, water, etc.); ventilation; negotiable (e.g. shares); distributional
to dash against (of waves); to billow; to roll; to wave (e.g. in the wind); to heave; to pound (of a heart)
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around; having an active sex life
after ages; posterity; future life; the next world
theory; doctrine; opinion; view; rumour; rumor
strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
cold-hearted; callous; unfeeling; insentient (objects); insensate; inanimate
to cease; to stop; to be over
to carve; to engrave; to sculpt; to tattoo
family name; house name; family honour; family honor
company; friendship; association; society; acquaintance
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)