near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
to come unstuck from; to peel off; to come off
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
stain; blot; flaw; disgrace
changing clothes; change of clothes
to like too much; to like to excess; to adore
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
cinnabar; vermillion; red pigment (and ink made from same); red text (as used to correct documents)
pannier (clothing); hoop skirt
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
neighbouring country; neighboring country; adjacent country
the ninth; Beethoven's Ninth Symphony
to visit; to call on; to arrive (season, time, situation, etc.); to come; (arch.) to make a sound; (arch.) to send a letter
same generation; one's generation
snugly; neatly; compactly; cosily
scale; scope; plan; structure
participation; joining; entry; adherence
declining; refusal; nonacceptance; turning down; withdrawal (e.g. of candidacy); pulling out (e.g. of a race)
the number of people; many people; a large number of people; (counted as an) adult
joint together; opposite; facing
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
selection; classification; sorting; screening; triage
preparation; arrangements
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
stylish; smart; elegant; chic; refined; trim
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
setting; installing; setting up (meeting, conference, etc.); stage setting; setting (of a novel, movie, play, etc.)
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
taking a seat; sitting down (in one's seat)
hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste; (arch.) sudden
pleased to meet you; how do you do; my regards (to someone); my greetings; best wishes
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble