one's self-possession; one's presence of mind
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
no matter what; whatever happens; under any circumstances; never
to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint
pink; erotic; blue; pornographic
fresh and youthful; lively; vibrant; vivacious; juicy (e.g. fruit)
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale; (nigh) impossible dream; adventurous spirit; (full-length) novel; romance
entirely useless; completely worthless; no no; don't!
keeping well (of food); keeping for a long time
cornmeal; corn flour; maize flour
to hold up over one's head; to hold aloft; to hold over something; to hold (one's hands) out (e.g. towards a fire); to hold up to shade one's eyes, face, etc.
to be accustomed to traveling (travelling)
well-informed person; walking dictionary; extensive knowledge
moustache; mustache; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
to saw; to grind (e.g. coffee beans); to mill
shipping; shipment; forwarding; sending (goods); delivery
knitting; knitted material; crochet
to boil; to decoct; to infuse
to fall ill; to be taken ill
talent; gift; function; noh (theatre)
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
marking; grading; scoring
unexpected; contrary to expectations; unforeseen
spare time; free time; time (it takes to do something); time required; time off; leave; dismissal
contract marriage; marriage by contract
disdain; contempt; scorn; abhorrence
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
keep it up!; way to go!; you've got it!; that's it; attaboy!; attagirl!
flowery words; rhetorical flourishes
associate; junior; assistant; second highest rank; second place
last position; previous job; predecessor
care; attentiveness; attention; consideration (for others); solicitude
chores; odd jobs; miscellaneous affairs; miscellaneous expenses
to lean against; to lean on; to recline on; to lie heavy (on the stomach); to be uneasily digested