to be reminded of; to call to mind
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
application; request; petition
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
typical; representative; archetypal; quintessential; stereotypical; model
planning; devising (a plan); drafting; drawing up
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
remarkably; markedly; rapidly; sound of breaking or creaking
to distinguish oneself; to stand out
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
older brother; elder brother
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor
riches; wealth; resources; lottery
to create; to bring forth; to invent; to think up and bring into being; to give birth to; to bear
people; citizens; subjects; folk
restoration; return; reduction; resolution; deoxidization
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause)
eldest daughter; first-born daughter
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
social life; social intercourse
participation; joining; entry; adherence
your will; your pleasure; your wish; certainly; as you say; you are quite right
loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft
to wear one's hair up; to arrange one's hair
first-rate; finest quality; the best
loveliness; charm; allure; colour and scent; color and scent
to charm; to attract; to fascinate; to entice
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
heavy sweating; a great deal of sweat
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
backward glance; sidelong glance; faceless ghost with an eye in its rump