becoming a pupil (of); becoming an apprentice
at that time; in those days
stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to hurt; to ache; to feel a pain; to be injured; to be spoiled (e.g. food); to be damaged
sermon; preaching; homily; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
guilty conscience; feelings of remorse
to dream (i.e. while asleep); to have a dream; to dream (of the future); to have a fleeting experience
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
ancestor; forefather; foremother
Mr; Mrs; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
king; queen; monarch; the Crown (as a focus of authority in the UK, etc.); the throne
favour; favor; obligation; kindness; benevolence
still having a very small chance; still having a tiny shred of hope
very much; very many; more and more
the most; the extreme; prime; conspicuous
base (of a polygon); bottom (of the social scale); lower levels; base (e.g. of support); foundation
(way of) life; lifestyle; living; life circumstances; livelihood; day-to-day life
preference; priority; precedence; right of way
bright and beautiful; gorgeous; showy; prosperous; flourishing; thriving
sympathy; empathy; response; identification (with someone)
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
arms; weapons (of war); armor; armour
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
called; known as; that; to say
history; pedigree; lineage
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
to dissolve (an organization, company, etc.); to break up; to close down; to scrap (a plan, etc.)
to employ; to hire; to take on; to charter (a car, boat, etc.); to hire
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); (court) case; project; enterprise; advertisement
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
gossipy; abusive; critical; jabbering
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light