weakening; emaciation; decline
good-looking man; fine figure of a man
fingernail mark; scratch; scars (e.g. of war); traces (of damage); ravages
attendance; presence; appearance
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
thoughtless; reckless; rash; excessive; unreasonable; immoderate
high rating; good reputation
underestimation; undervaluation
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
to be in difficulties; to be in trouble; to be in a difficult situation
bad person; villain; scoundrel; wrongdoer; wicked person
well-bred; of good upbringing
to surpass the rest (e.g. of a large group); to stand out from the crowd; to be the best by far
to share (someone's) good luck; to follow (someone's) example; to enjoy the same benefits (of someone or something); to be named after
to be born (with); to be born (to be); to be destined
territory; domain; dominion; possession; sphere of action
the other day; lately; recently
to be crowded (with); to be packed; to be piled up (of work); to be busy (with)
to make a lovely picture; to be perfect for a picture; picture-perfect; picturesque
feeling of envy; jealous feeling
with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)
basic tone; underlying tone; trend; keynote
delivering an order; dispatch of an order; messenger; orderly; runner
to select; to choose; to diagnose (an illness); to judge; to liken to something else; to regard as something else (e.g. to use another person as a mirror); to see someone off
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
to unravel; to untie; to break into small pieces (of fish, meat, etc.); to relax; to ease
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
underling; person of low standing; grunt; petty (work, official, etc.); minor; lowly
throne; crown; government position; court rank; social standing; rank; grade (of quality, etc.)
acutely (feel); keenly; severely; tightly; hard
to be free; to be available
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons