wrong (guess or estimate); misdirected; irrelevant; off the point
to give an answer; to find an answer to a question; to work out a solution
solemn; sublime; grand; magnificent; impressive
on the one hand ... (and on the other ...); on one side
narrow (blade); slender (figure, build); thin
to fascinate; to enchant; to possess; to bewitch; to enthrall
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
to be at a loss; to rack one's brains in vain; to think and think but get nowhere; to fail to come up with a good idea
to make a great fuss; to raise a hue and cry; to make an uproar; to clamour
support; backing; endorsement; propping up; holding up; support
scornful laughter; ridicule; derision; sneer
(one's) older brother; young man; sonny; lad
pride; dignity; self-worth
uncool; tacky; lame; corny
fat; chubby; fatso; fatty; fat person
looking like a ...; acting as if a ...
tide; current; tendency; trend
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
to stare at each other; to lock eyes (with)
to arrange beforehand; to make a sign to each other; to conspire
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
two people alike; two of a kind; kissing cousins; two people cut from the same cloth
close friendship; close friend; good friend; intimate relations; sexual intercourse; sex
tedious; boring; being fed up with
bet; wager; stake; gamble
manager; controller; chief treasurer; boss (of a gambling den)
fee; charge; rate; material
otherwise; or else; if not
to keep (a person) waiting
to cross over (e.g. mountain); to go across; to get over (e.g. hardship); to pass time (e.g. a winter); to surpass; to be better than; to move house
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
poverty-stricken; destitute; poor; penurious
to thrust down; to push off
the Emperor; His Majesty; the government; the authorities; proprietress; hostess
feigned ignorance; pretending not to know; pretending not to recognize (someone); unconcerned air; indifference; nonchalance
chignon (in a Japanese hair-style)
gaudy; showy; garish; crooked; vicious; wicked
to stand in a line; to stand in a row; to be equal
uncool; lame; unfashionable; unstylish; tacky; tasteless
self-satisfied look; triumphant expression