to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
unreasonable; irrational; outrageous; absurd
to be transparent; to show through
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
(bank) balance; remainder
even though; despite; when
secret (method, trick, etc.); key (e.g. to success); mysteries (of an art, trade, etc.); recipe; trick
cosmetics; toilet articles
container; receptacle; case; inserting; putting in
profound; deep; grave; solid; dignified; stately
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
merit system (as opposed to seniority); meritocracy; ability-ism
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
to smile (at); to grin (at)
audience (with a person of high standing); eye-level
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
to get someone to say; to make someone say; to let someone say; to let someone speak out; to make a sound
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
exceptional; unusual; special; especially; exceptionally; unusually
(another's) daughter; young lady (of pampered upbringing); woman who has never known hardship; naive woman
spoken language; colloquial expression
strange; odd; peculiar; queer; curious
complete change; about-face
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
unhurt; uninjured; flawless (e.g. gem); unblemished; spotless (e.g. reputation); faultless (e.g. performance)
since the beginning; natural-born (salesman, etc.); absolutely (not); (not) at all
dead person; (the) deceased; (the) dead; casualties
defense; defence; protection
assignment (of a person to somewhere); attachment (of a person to another unit, organization, etc.)
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
waste of time; killing time
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently