sharp (blade, image, mind, etc.); sharp; number sign; hash sign; mechanical pencil
to turn upwards; to leave a clean aftertaste
one layer; single layer; monopetalous; unlined kimono; single-edged eyelid; eyelid with an epicanthic fold
to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
(poor) treatment; (bad) behavior; behaviour; action; act
astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
amplification (elec.); magnification; amplification; making larger
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
to join together; to sum up; to combine; to unite; to mix; to agree with
grip (of hand); grip strength
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
intonation; accent; modulation; inflection
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
position; location; base; point; site
former (e.g. name); previous; changed; examination; inspection; investigation
to abbreviate; to omit; to take; to capture
to get tired of waiting; to grow impatient
to turn over; to turn around; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (flag, etc.); to wave (skirt, cape, etc.)
unflaggingly; steadily; untiringly; knocking; tapping; clicking
already; now; no longer; not any more
choices; alternatives; options
backdoor; rear entrance; rear exit; unauthorized; illicit; illegal
back (esp. of a building, etc.); rear; behind
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize
to face on; to look out on to
(camera) shutter; shutter (for a door, window, etc.)
hasty; impatient; restless; rash
waiting time; latency; standby time (e.g. cellular phones); queueing time
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase
shortening; contraction; reduction; curtailment; abbreviation