human intellect; knowledge
beauty of form (oft. used of nature); beauty of a sculpted shape
functional beauty; beauty of function; simplicity and elegance of design
bipedal walking; walking on two legs
epidermis; cuticle; bark; epidermis; facade
same quality; same nature; homogeneous
casting; founding; minting
refining; refinement; smelting
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
stone construction; stone-built; (made of) stone
(relative) merits; superiority or inferiority; quality
difference; discrepancy; variation
to stretch around (e.g. a fence, dragnet, etc.); to lay out (e.g. a wiring system, network, etc.); to string up (e.g. an antenna, ship's rigging, etc.)
bottom layer; undermost layer; lowest (societal) class; bottom (economic) stratum; lowest caste
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
entrails; giblets; tripe; offal
the mere shadow of one's former self; the ruin of what one once was
master; masterhand; maestro
famous picture; masterpiece (painting); excellent film; film classic
foolishness; silliness; stupidity; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
spirit; psyche; god; deity; divinity
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
to know (someone); to think; to believe
in the end; at the end of the day
blood relationship; blood relative
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
remembering (and honoring) the teachings of Buddha
integrity; fidelity; constancy; principle; faithfulness; honor
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
mystery novel; detective novel; whodunit
romance; love story; love affair; romantic relationship; romance
volume (of book); reel (of film); scroll (of books or paintings); roll (paper, etc.)
popular figure; person in demand; favorite; favourite
black and white; monochrome; good and evil; right and wrong; guilt and innocence
tight; close-fitting; tight (supply and demand); scarce; tight skirt; straight skirt
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck