fraction; odd amount; leftover amount
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
left-handedness; left-handed person; left-hander; fondness for alcohol; person who is fond of alcohol; drinker
future; (future) prospects; bringing (from abroad, another region, etc.); bringing about; giving rise to
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
left hand; left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left
sharp-eyed; keen-eyed; easily awakened
to talk on and on; to rattle on; to keep on talking (without pause)
one's youth; early life; one's early days; one's early years
superstition; superstitious belief
that's the way it is; such is life
to experience (something unpleasant); to go through; to suffer
simply; merely; only; solely
elegance; dandyism; sophistication; affectation; showing off; putting on an air
salesperson; shop assistant; hawker; (arch.) male prostitute
eldest child; oldest child; first child; eldest son; oldest son
to enclose; to surround; to shelter (e.g. a criminal); to shield; to keep (e.g. a mistress); to store (vegetables, fruit, etc.)
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones; in secret; stealthily
scorn; disdain; contempt; slight
called; known as; that; to say
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow (i.e. bending of the body); bowing; reward
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
close; intimate; on good terms
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious
secret techniques (of an art or skill); inner mysteries; essence; quintessence; heart
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
mask; disguise; guise; mask
overcoat; greatcoat; cloak; wrap; mantle
for use by children; for children
formal dress; ceremonial dress; morning dress; evening dress; dress suit
register of names; list of names; roll; register; roster
to put on airs; to assume importance; to be self-important; to be pretentious; to be pompous; to stand on one's dignity
to try (out); to have a try (at); to test; to put to the test
to jest; to joke; to play the fool; to act indecently; to be silly over
unnatural; affected; studied; forced
test; trial; ordeal; tribulation
to instruct; to tell to do; to ask to do; to order
party; group; troop; one act; one action; one deed
stylish; smart; chic; (arch.) conceited; (arch.) cheeky