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
scorn; disdain; contempt; slight
to have a cramp; to be pulled too tight
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
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 attempt; to test; to try out
to jest; to joke; to play the fool; to act indecently; to be silly over; to talk foolishly
unnatural; affected; studied; forced
test; trial; probation; 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
passing through without stopping; passing by
being together; going together; matching (clothing); going together
your home; your family; their home; (my) home
feeling sick (suddenly); feeling queasy; feeling nauseated; being angry (suddenly); being offended; being disgusted
disorder; disturbance; unrest
to sweep; to brush; to clean; to gather silkworms
to repel; to drive away; to repulse; to reject
cloud of dust (sand, etc.)
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
ruler; monarch; sovereign
blue (colour, color); sad; down (in the dumps)