to become better; to improve
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
deep red; crimson; rouge; lipstick
hair (on the head); tresses; locks
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
preface; introduction; preamble
to be transmitted (handed down) from generation to generation
ability; gift; talent; sai; traditional unit of volume, approx. 1.8 ml
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
far from; anything but; not at all; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
lightly; easily; carelessly
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
go that far; to that extent
everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
similarly; same (idea); same (name)
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
for generations; hereditary; generation after generation
basis for decision; evidence for judging
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
honesty; sincerity; trust; reliance; (religious) faith; devotion
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
mellow (flavor or fragrance, esp. alcohol); rich; full-bodied; superior
longed-for; anxiously awaited
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
to find resolution; to be settled; to be collected; to be assembled; to be well arranged; to be in order
artificial feeding; accustoming wild animals to eating food given by humans