seal; to seal (e.g. a letter); to affix a seal; to seal up
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
unfavourable comparison; unfavorable comparison
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
tall figure; high stature
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
sunlight; rays of the Sun
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
body; physique; build; stature
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
manner; demeanour; demeanor; bearing
20 years old; (arch.) twenty
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
to feel right; to sit well with one; to be happy about; to suit to a T; to fit well together
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
genuine; authentic; true; real
first meeting; first interview with
it's been a long time; long time no see
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
myself; yourself; I; me; you
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
tone (of voice); manner of talking
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough