(preparatory) meeting; briefing session; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
indiscretion; imprudence; rudeness; misbehavior; misconduct; misdeed
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
protruding tooth; overbite
tortoise; turtle; heavy drinker; turtle crest; turtle mon
hopeless; good-for-nothing; incorrigible; foolish; preposterous; absurd
original; unique (e.g. product); signature; exclusive
practical use; application; making good use of; conjugation; inflection
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
intelligence gathering; information gathering
in short; in a nutshell; in a word; to cut a long story short
chief; main; principal; major
shop; store; someone who sells (something) or works as (something); someone with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
to take part in (usu. something bad); to be a party to; to have a hand in
eyes and ears; seeing and hearing; one's attention; one's interest
to starve; to be famished; to be hungry; to be starved of (e.g. love); to be thirsty for (e.g. knowledge); to be hungry for
early-morning and late-night visits (e.g. by reporters); early-morning and late-night attacks
being about to cry; the verge of tears
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
hey; yo; hi; come on; hey
delicate; minute; fine; detailed; subtle
to be contrary; to run counter (to); to conflict (with); to disagree (with)
phone trace; detecting the source of a telephone call
care (e.g. medical); attention; nursing; kea (Nestor notabilis)
warm welcome; friendly reception; hospitality; entertainment
as always; as ever; though it's always the case
charming; captivating; bewitching; seductive; coquettish
hereditary disposition; temperament; nature; (arch.) body build
dimly; faintly; with a faint light; warmly; friendly; in a heartwarming manner
to begin (doing); to start; to set about; to get down to
maid; helper; help; assistance
to be put in order; to be put to rights; to be disposed of; to be solved; to be finished; to be married (off)
to contact; to get in touch with; to check in (with)
to pray; to say a prayer; to say grace; to wish; to hope
then; well; so; well then
to peel; to skin; to pare; to bare (teeth, fangs); to open wide (eyes)
to harmonize with; to keep in tune with; to go along with; to keep in step