although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
world fair; international exposition
to be surprised; to be astonished
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
limbs; arms and legs; body
Revelation (book of the Bible); the Apocalypse
large; big; great; prominent; -sized; as big as; university
woman of loose morals; lewd woman; prostitute; whore; harlot
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
skirt (of a kimono); hem (of a kimono)
to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
characteristic (of); peculiar (to)
flight from one's country; seeking asylum; defection; emigration (for political reasons); (going into) exile; becoming a (political) refugee
to put on airs; to assume importance
large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool
melancholy; gloom; depression
charm; attractiveness; courtesy; ingratiating behaviour; entertainment; amusement
manner; demeanour; demeanor; bearing
cheap article; poor quality article
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
to give up all thoughts of; to abandon; to despair of; to make up one's mind; to take a momentous decision
to yield oneself (to something); to devote oneself (to something); to surrender oneself (to something)
counterfeiting; forgery; fabrication
smaller waves; lesser waves
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; (arch.) five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou-dynasty Chinese army)
rich (in flavor, color, smell, etc.); thick; very likely; highly possible; passionate; hot
make-up; makeup; cosmetics
toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.
to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear
artificial; man-made; human work; human skill; artificiality
gem; jewel; precious stone
extraordinarily beautiful; exceptionally pretty; gorgeous; magnificent
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends)
harmony; accord; reconciliation; agreement
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
rather; better; instead; if anything
disharmony; discord; dissonance; incongruity