several people; a few people
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
poor-quality; shoddy; unskillful; inexpert; unlucky
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
considerably; greatly; a lot
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
more than most people; more than other people; compared with other people; more than others
writing; composition; essay; sentence
(one's) older brother; lad; sonny
to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry
to stuff one's cheeks; to fill one's mouth (with food)
claim; insistence; assertion; advocacy; emphasis; contention
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
to have (urgent) business; to have something one needs to attend to; to have something one wants to say (to someone)
to recover; to rally; to improve; to pick up
to the previous extent; as much as previously; as much as one used to
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects
instability; insecurity; crankiness
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
after a short while; not long after; soon; before long; shortly thereafter
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
circle; entirety; whole; money; dough; enclosure inside a castle's walls; soft-shelled turtle
to get tired of; to lose interest in; to be fed up with; to have enough
personal expenses; pocket money; spending money; incidental expenses; allowance
imperial court; royal court
royal castle; imperial castle
home town; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
custom; general rule; convention; usually; generally; as a rule
to employ; to hire; to charter
selection (esp. from many people for an important job position); exceptional promotion
dwelling; house; residence; address
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
person who prefers sweet things to alcoholic drinks; person with a sweet tooth
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
mess; sorry state; -ways; -wards; in the act of ...; just as one is ...
to sit down (and refuse to move); to sit-in (in protest)
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off