to abandon; to fail; to desert; to forsake
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
pale; pallid; bluish-white
pulse; vein; chain (of mountains, etc.); hope; thread (of an argument)
medical examination; checkup; consultation
to burst into tears; to burst out crying; to begin to cry; to be moved to tears
to smile back (at a person); to answer someone's smile
principle; general rule; as a rule; in principle; in general
to follow (a rule, precedent, style, etc.); to conform to; to be in accordance with
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
clean; hygienic; sanitary; pure; virtuous; immaculate
to put to bed; to let sleep; to lay (something) down; to put on its side; to let (money, goods, etc.) lie idle; to set aside unused
to change (one's clothes)
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
locking up (doors and windows); fastening the doors
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress
nudity; stark naked; in one's bare skin; penniless
check (pattern); plaid; check; inspection; check (mark); tick; checking (something) out
sting (of a bee, etc.); stinger; needle covered with poison
to reach; to amount to; to be up to the task; to come up to; to compare with; to be a match (for)
detoxification; counteracting poison; neutralizing poison
proportions (esp. body proportions); proportionate width; ratio
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
glossy (e.g. hair); sleek; shiny; lustrous
(physical) appearance (of a person); one's face and figure
to wet; to moisten; to dampen; to soak; to dip
if you think about it; come to think of it
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
stimulus; stimulation; impetus; impulse; excitement; thrill
exterior; surface; outside; outward appearance; looks
to keep up (appearances); to put up (a good front); to smooth over (a mistake, fault, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
to the limit; to the fullest extent; absolutely the limit; one cup after another; cup by cup
to try and judge a person's feelings (from their expression)
question; inquiry; enquiry
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
to be damaged; to receive damage
means; way; method; measure
disillusionment; disillusion; disenchantment
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
verbal promise; one's word
no matter (what, who, etc.); whether ... or ...; be
to add (numbers); to add (something); to top up (with something); to take care of (e.g. one's business)
to trample down; to crush underfoot; to kick down; to avoid paying (e.g. a debt); to jump (a bill); to bilk