academic type; scholarly turn of mind
dispute; argument; contention
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
to inherit; to succeed; to take over
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
that is to say; so that means
in the same way as; just like
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
striking; remarkable; considerable
aspect; phase; condition; modality (philosophy)
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
ceiling; ceiling price; (price) ceiling
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
magnification; enlargement; expansion; amplification
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
to punch; to hit and hit; to stamp out; to pierce; to bore into; to knock down walls
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
wall; partition; barrier; obstacle; Chinese "Wall" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
one face; one surface; the whole surface; one aspect; one side; (on) the other hand; one broad, flat object
tightly (packed); densely; closely; crammed
to compose; to put together
skin; hide; rind; peel; shell; sheath
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
household items; furniture; furnishings; (arch.) bow and arrow
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
to be related; to be connected; to be joined together; to result in; to lead to; to bring about
classic (work, esp. book); the classics
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
although I say; although one might say; although called
handy; convenient; simple; narrow-gauge railway; light railway
comfortable (to live in); snug; cozy; cosy
gown; elegant dress; dressing gown; bathrobe
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
welcome!; nice to see you!
intimacy; affection; familiarity