fishing; collecting shells; fisherman; fisher
previous generation (of a family); previous head of the family; predecessor; previous age; previous generation
thickly; heavily; richly; severely; strongly
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
tearoom; tea house; tea-ceremony room; tea arbour; tea arbor
all; entire; whole; altogether
to shake; to jolt; to shake (e.g. the political world); to disturb; to put off a batter (by varying one's type of pitch)
secret (method, trick, etc.); key (e.g. to success); mysteries (of an art, trade, etc.); recipe; trick
coercion; overpowering; overawing; daunting
relief; aid; help; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
presentation (of a passport, ID, etc.); showing; production (e.g. of documents); presentation (of a plan, response, etc.); bringing up; citing (an example)
subsidence; sinking; fall (of a city, fortress, etc.); surrender; fall (in position, rank, etc.); demotion
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
territory (of country, feudal domain, etc.); (arch.) counter for suits of clothing, sets of armor, etc.
to rescue (someone); to save; to help (out of a difficulty); to save (spiritually); to redeem (from sin); to deliver (from suffering, distress, etc.)
great achievement; great feat; great work; great undertaking
bubble; foam; froth; suds; lather; head (on beer)
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
fortunately; luckily; thankfully
to try all possible means
marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
to catch fire; to be ignited; to ignite; to flare up (of an emotion, controversy, etc.); to blaze; to be ignited (of a dispute, commotion, etc.)
hot topic; talk of the town
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
results announcement; earnings call
reading partway; leaving half-read
arrival of goods; goods received
to be overturned; to be reversed; to turn over; to fall down; to tumble down; to topple over
scheming; planning; maneuvering; manoeuvring; plotting
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
chafing; grinding (e.g. teeth); binding tightly; pulling tight (e.g. a bow); rotating quickly; hurting sharply
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at