several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number
special selection; finest pick; top pick
collection of books; (personal) library
noisy; loud; much talked of; much-discussed; strict; severe
widower; divorced man not remarried; bachelor; single man
to arouse someone's interest; to whet (appetite); to be appealing; to be intriguing; to be fascinating
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
wildness (plants, animals, etc.); uncouth; rough; unpolished
to house; to contain; to carry (a baby); to be pregnant; (arch.) to give lodging to; (arch.) to accommodate
information; experience; knowledge; observation
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
firmly; solidly; sturdily; strongly; toughly
great man; great god; hero; big man
dark brown; colour of tanned skin
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
consideration; thoughtfulness; sympathy; compassion; feeling; kindness
court (of law); courtroom
judgment; judgement; decision; verdict
notification; pre-1886 administrative order
to join together; to combine; to join up
later; afterwards; future; after one's death; (arch.) descendant
to play a role; to serve a function; to play a part
unanticipated; unexpected
performance; trick; feat; extraordinary deed; daring act; bold move
good humour (humor); good mood
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)