changing (one's job, loyalties, stance, etc.); switching over; changing quarters (of a geisha, prostitute, etc.)
disagreeableness; unpleasantness; nastiness; cutting remark; disagreeable remark; snide comment
young nobleman; scion of a noble family; princely young man; man with an aristocratic air
to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old
light eating; spare diet; not eating much
dessert stomach; having room for dessert despite being full
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in a web browser)
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); (electric) fan
dealing with; coping with
lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
out of one's league; facing a too tough opponent; outclassed
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; the background; behind the scenes
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
dear (old); fondly remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
story; tale; talk; discussion
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
make-up; makeup; cosmetics; decoration; dressing; veneer
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
battle formation; camp; encampment; group; gang; war
this is my chance; this is the (opportune) moment; here's an opportunity (that can't be passed up)
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
leading; foremost; preeminent; outstanding; one of the best
personality; character; individuality; personhood
proportion; proportional representation section (of an election)
evergreen spindle (Euonymus japonicus); Japanese spindle tree
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
verbal gaffe; verbal slip; slip of the tongue; using improper words
to mourn; to lament; to be sorry; to regret; to repent
person from the countryside; countryman; countryfolk; provincial person; bumpkin; hick
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
associate; junior; assistant; second highest rank; second place
hidden treasure; treasured article
favorite; favourite; habitually used
successive generations; successive emperors
imperial court; royal court
the right person in the right place
institutionalization (of a practice); systematization; systematic implementation