preservation; conservation; storage; save (to storage)
to collapse; to flop (onto)
to wind around; to wrap around; to coil around
cold (e.g. weather); uninteresting (esp. joke); lame; dull
stagnation; tie-up; standstill; congestion; delay; accumulation
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
(animal) collar; necklace; choker
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
discretion; judgement; judgment
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
to be manageable; to be able to handle
bedside; near one's pillow
to make a speech; to address
to make sure of; to ascertain; to see with one's own eyes; to watch to the end; to watch to make sure (that)
advantage; point in favor; point in favour
fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade
to get rid of; to erase; to dispel; to eradicate; to wipe away
to be about to enter (a bath, etc.)
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
person in charge (of an area of work, etc.); person responsible; contact (person)
summer festival (esp. an outdoor musical festival)
stagnation; deposit; sediment; faltering; hesitation; pause
pains; hard work; effort; trouble; labour; labor
hold; catch; connection; relationship; unease; discomfort
lush mountain; green mountain; grave; burial place
stylish; smart; elegant; chic; refined; trim
office building; office complex
conference room; council room
gleaming; shining; glistening
large, broad-shouldered physique (esp. that of a middle-aged man); big build
inviting another to one's home, office, etc.; (lit.) the trouble of coming (going)
whitening (esp. of teeth)
rather; sooner; preferably; on the contrary; if anything
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
young and energetic; up-and-coming; new and excellent; newly produced; up-and-comer
far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead
the whole company; all the companies