to glide; to slide (e.g. on skis); to fail (an examination); to bomb (when telling a joke); to drop; to go down
easy; likely to ...; have a tendency to ...; easy to ...
castle (in place names); castle; fortress
standing in a row; forming a line; alignment
elder sister; effeminate man
to shine; to glow; to look attractive; to look nice; to be set off (by)
person of firm character; stable person; gutsy person
though; notwithstanding; although
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
how; in what way; by what means
force (bulldoze) one's way through
to talk; to carry meaning
alternate; alternating; mutual; reciprocal
the scruff or nape of the neck
even; flat; level; calm; peaceful; uneventful
loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft
wave (on water); wave (electromagnetic, sound, etc.); wave (in hair); wave (audience); Mexican wave
eyes mismatched in colour (color)
elaborate; delicate; exquisite
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
to be relieved; to feel relieved
misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess
with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room
outward appearance; exterior appearance; outward show; looks
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
interior design; interior; upholstery
splendor; splendour; gorgeousness; showiness; gaudiness; extravagance
to inlay; to set; to stud (e.g. star-studded sky); to enchase (something) with; to mount (gems)