to take advantage of; to impose on; to make an entry (in an account book)
(arch.) red-banded sand wasp (Ammophila sabulosa); deer
to nip (something) in the bud
half-hearted reply; vague answer; reluctant answer
attraction (e.g. magnetic, gravitation); affinity; gravitational pull; attractiveness; magnetism
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
to make sure of the truth
winning over; placation; gentle persuasion
difference in elevation (between two points in a body of water); head; drop (e.g. of a waterfall); difference; gap
interview; audience; meeting; (viewing) party
meeting together; introduction; costarring; appearing together; being matched; facing off
to do without being seen (by); to do behind (someone's) back; to do without the knowledge of (e.g. one's parents)
headquarters; head office; main office
residence; abode; dwelling
division; section; compartment; block; plot; lot
to probe; to search; to sound out; to investigate
restoration; restitution; rehabilitation
the prospects look brighter; there is hope of accomplishing (something)
ending without incident; being successfully brought to completion; finishing something without a hitch
location of a press conference; press conference room
assortment (of food); assorted dishes; combination platter
preliminary inspection; having a look in advance; preparatory read-through (e.g. of lesson notes); siding (on a house); clapboard
the eve (of a festival) (e.g. Christmas Eve)
batman; officer's orderly
food and (alcoholic) drink
unglazed pottery; bisque; bisque firing; seafood grilled without seasoning
bowl (ceramic, porcelain); counter for bowls of food or drink
sobriety; soberness; sober face
to be incomparable; to be completely different matters; to be completely different things