elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
to lose; to be defeated; to give in (to); to yield; to be inferior (to); to be second (to)
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
to strike; to hit; to attack; to bash; to sound out (someone's views); to pound (meat or fish); to chop into small pieces
reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
legitimate self-defence; legitimate self-defense
exactly; precisely; just; just (like); as if; as though
polite; courteous; civil; friendship; (sexual) intimacy
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to keep up (appearances); to put up (a good front); to smooth over (a mistake, fault, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
as if nothing had happened
to resound; to be heard far away; to reverberate; to shake; to come (home); to remain (with someone)
having many difficulties in store; grim prospects
guidance; leadership; leading the way
corridor; hallway; passageway
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new; cleaned (of a plate, etc.); finished
to polish; to shine; to burnish; to refine (a skill, etc.); to improve; to hone
stone; rock; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); (round) game piece
to overlook; to command a view of; to look down on; to despise; to look down on
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
person from the countryside; countryman; countryfolk; provincial person; bumpkin; hick
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
very rich person; the super rich
merchant; trader; tradesman; dealer; shopkeeper
to marry (of a woman); to get married (to); to marry into (a family); (arch.) to have sexual intercourse
by all rights; legally speaking; properly speaking
the same rank; equality; apposition
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
to desire; to want; to expect (of someone); to hope for; to see; to command (a view of)
... or something (like that); ... or whatever; so-called ...; a certain ...
(not) even once; (not) ever
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award