older sister; elder sister
to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with
far from; anything but; not at all; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
splendid; nice; sufficient; fine (in the sense of "I'm fine"); well enough; OK
honorific suffix used after the name of a woman of equal or higher status
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
sister complex; excessive attachment to one's sister; audio component system; stereo component system
boss; leader; kingpin; chief; head (e.g. of a crime syndicate)
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
henchman; follower; (arch.) adopted child
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
blood; blood; ancestry; (the) blood; feelings
to become muddy; to become cloudy; to become dull (of a sound, color, etc.); to become hoarse; to become impure (of a heart, society, etc.); to be corrupted
to hand down (a story, legend, etc.); to pass on (to the next generation); to spread (a rumor, news, etc.); to circulate; to send word; to pass on (a message)
reason; cause; circumstances
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
tolerance level; permissible range; acceptable limits
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
therefore; for that reason; such being the case
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
good outward appearance; looking nice; being attractive; making a fine show
gentlemen; men; the men's (sign on toilet, bathroom, etc. doors)
bodyguards; elite guards; Schutzstaffel; SS; groupies; ardent fans
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
I don't know ...; how about ...?; I wonder; what about ..?
to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
imagination; supposition; guess
as a matter of fact; really; truly; entirely; completely; wholly