sense of distance (physical or emotional); feeling of distance
curious; strange; unusual
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
to entrust (to someone); to leave (in someone's hands)
temple; shrine; sanctuary
to pray; to say a prayer; to offer up a prayer
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
to be weary; to be worn out; to be fed up (with); to be sick of; to be dejected; to be dispirited
speciality; specialty; special subject of study; sole interest; single focus; concentrating exclusively on
organization; organisation; structure; construction; system (e.g. railroad, transport, party, etc.); tissue; texture (of a rock)
as; because; with; due to
outside the country; abroad
highest peak; highest mountain; greatest authority; most prominent person; pinnacle (e.g. of art)
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.); coverage
longing; yearning; aspiration; adoration
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
existing (between); interposition; intervention; involvement
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
comfort; consolation; diversion
exposure; laying bare; exposure; (media) exposure; appearance (on TV, in magazines, etc.)
custom; general rule; convention; usually; generally; normally
fidelity; honour; honor; chastity (of a woman); faithfulness (e.g. to one's husband)
self-interested show of kindness; acting selfishly under the guise of kindness
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
poverty without selfish desire; honourable poverty (honorable); being poor yet honest
an ascetic existence; (leading) a continent life; abstinence
forced laugh; forced smile
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
to wear a mask; to hide one's true intentions
determined spirit; unyielding spirit; will
war situation; progress of a battle
in order to do; for the purpose of doing; must; should
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by
old friend; old acquaintance
woman; lady; adult female
pinch; tough spot; bind; clothespin; clothes peg
double take (esp. out of surprise)