profound; deep; grave; solid; dignified; stately
unfavourable comparison; unfavorable comparison
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
temple; sacred place; shrine; sanctuary; tabernacle
difference in grades (e.g. in go, shoji, etc.); difference in level (e.g. road, footpath); ramp; steps
decoration; ornament; trimmings
sculpture; carved statue; graven image
will (urge) to create; creative urge; appetite for writing
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
damage (esp. financial) caused by harmful rumours or misinformation (rumors)
stopping at; going no further than
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
solid body; three-dimensional object; multi-storey car park
ascent; uphill; upward slope; (gradual) upturn; increase
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
first generation; founder
patrolling; one's rounds; inspection tour; watchman; patrolman
storehouse; warehouse; godown
model; dummy; model (profession); fashion model; model (of a vehicle, machine, etc.); version; model (e.g. mathematical)
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in web browser)
match (contest); to match with; to go well with
full dress; formal dress; uniform
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
ivy (esp. Boston ivy, Parthenocissus tricuspidata)
plating (chrome, gold, silver, etc.); coating; gilding; pretense; pretence; simulation
moss; short plants resembling moss (incl. other bryophytes, lichens, very small spermatophytes, etc.)
to sit down; to take a seat
near; close; beside; third person
more; much more; step; rung; paragraph; passage
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
audience (with a superior, e.g. nobility)
careful; elaborate; scrupulous
sightseeing; watching; viewing; sightseer; watcher; spectator
container; receptacle; case; inserting; putting in
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
entering a room; studying under a Buddhist teacher
not bad; not half bad; pretty good
from (this, here, etc.); since (this)