to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious
viewpoint; point of view; way of looking (at something); way of appreciating (e.g. opera); way of understanding; how to read (a map, train timetable, etc.)
admiration; appreciation; enjoyment; viewing (for pleasure)
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
present continuous tense; present progressive form; ongoing; (currently) active; currently in progress
to become overgrown; to grow thick; to spread; to run rampant; to thrive
arrest; apprehension; capture
to be betrayed; to be brought to grief (by an enemy); to be given a hard time
very interesting; of great interest
to be fed up (with); to be tired (of); to be stumped; to be nonplussed; to wince; to shrink back
ordinary; run-of-the-mill; usual
to be aware of; to know about; to be concerned in; to have to do with
ambition; aspiration; sinister designs; treachery
groundless (rumour, accusation, etc.); unfounded; baseless; without a shred of truth
will; testament; one's dying wish; one's last words
(not) at all; (not) a bit; (not) in the least; (not) in the slightest
to instigate; to tempt; to entice; to incite
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
predecessor; pioneer; ancestor
solicitude; consideration; concern; (excessive) kindness
speech; address; curtain speech; prologue; way of speaking; manner of speech
very thin; flimsy; cheap; shallow
selfish; egoistic; self-serving; self-interested
rationalization; justification
face value (of a security, bond, or currency); literal meaning; word for word (meaning); (at) face value
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
cannot do without something; indispensable; absolutely necessary; have to do
command; direction; supervision; conducting (an orchestra, choir, etc.)
to throw one's weight around; to exercise one's authority; to make one's presence felt
inexperienced person; novice; greenhorn; green hand
decorations; offerings; mere window dressing
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
godsend; lifesaver; timely offer; windfall
passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); pass (for admission, transport, etc.); ticket; pass (of a ball); pass (ceding one's turn); giving (something) a pass; pass (ceding one's turn after there are no more useful moves)
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
benefits gained in this world through observance of the Buddhist teachings; happiness gained in this world through observance of the Buddhist teachings