to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly
older sister; elder sister
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
to whinge; to kvetch; to gripe; to complain; to whine
mistress (of the house); hostess; landlady; proprietress
mistress; kept woman; concubine
formal; official; regular; proper; legal; due (formalities)
style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing
(political) power; authority; influence
secondary residence; vacation home; villa
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize
trouble; difficulty; failure (of an engine, machine, computer, etc.); breakdown; (medical) condition; disorder
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
to provide (a person) with a bodyguard
incompetence; inefficiency; inability; incompetent person
to say; to speak; to tell; to be called
nervous; highly strung; sensitive; fussy; worried about petty things
slanted eyes; upturned eyes; eyes that are turned up at the outer corners
looks; countenance; facial features; physiognomy
to paint; to spread; to plaster; to apply (cream, lotion); to smear; to lacquer
white makeup powder; (face) powder
wrinkle (in paper); crease; wear
filthy; dirty (looking); drab
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
appointing someone to a position of trust; entrusting someone with an important position; making much of
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
filthy; unfair; dirty; untouchable; disgusting; nasty
sliced ginger prepared in vinegar (served with sushi); pickled ginger; mimeograph; reprimand; rebuke; overly skinny person
present (brought by a visitor); gift
hard-to-forgive; intolerable; inexcusable; unpardonable
spotless integrity; absolute honesty; uprightness
to appear uncomfortable (with); to seem to hate; to express dislike
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
to walk about; to go out (here and there); to gad about
(oral) message; declaration; hearsay; rumour; rumor
attendance; presence; appearance
attendee; persons present
plan; idea; design; taste; liking; preference
consideration; guess; conjecture; judgement
disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in a web browser)
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt