to do up (hair); to dress; to arrange; to tie; to bind; to fasten
index finger; forefinger; second toe
to thrust before; to thrust at
degree of difficulty; difficulty level
concentration; thickness; density; cardinality
fixed; settled; constant; definite; uniform; regularized
careful; elaborate; scrupulous
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
to go through the proper procedures; to follow the required steps
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
to hit hard; to punch hard; to give a hard blow; to wallop; to sock
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
on and after; as from; hereafter; thereafter; since
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger
to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
tool; implement; means; furniture
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
neighborhood; vicinity; environs; approaching
hard to please; moody; crusty; fastidious
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
to live; to make a living; to get on with
unable to stay (on); unable to endure being somewhere a second longer; feel like running away
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
putting into operation; invocation
control; check; restraint; inhibition
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
surely; clearly; without a doubt; in all probability; no matter how one slices it; no matter how one looks at it
hospital; clinic; doctor's office; doctor's surgery; infirmary
to have two things (at the same time) (e.g. good and bad points); to also have something (in addition to something else)
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
to collect; to assemble; to gather