prime location (for offices, housing, etc.); best district (in town); excellent piece of land
difference between night and day; world of difference; (being) poles apart; (lit.) difference between heaven and earth
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
small profits and quick returns
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
as usual; as is one's habit
pair; couple; antithesis; counter for items that come in pairs; counter for sets (of clothes, small furniture, utensils, etc.)
maze; labyrinth; inner ear
palatial residence; stately mansion
to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to intimidate; to frighten
coming; going; being (somewhere); come; go; stay
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
open; spacious; extensive
stairs; stairway; staircase
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
good humour (humor); good mood
to swagger; to strut; to be confident; to have no worries
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
Mr; Mrs; clan; he; him; counter for people
rich; wealthy; affluent; rich (flavour)
drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office
pot; jar; dice cup; depression; basin (e.g. of a waterfall); aim; what one wants
armor and helmet (armour)
in swarms; in great crowds
to attend on; to wait on; to accompany; to escort; to chaperone
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
guidance; leadership; instruction; shido (disciplinary action for a minor infringement of the rules of judo)
tax and service charge included; all-inclusive; with everything included
I; me; oneself; (arch.) you; (arch.) prefix indicating familiarity or contempt
as expected (positive events); as hoped for
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
repeatedly; frequently; over and over; exceedingly; sincerely; very much