bodyguard; bouncer; bar (e.g. on a door); bolt; stick or pole used for self-defence
something used to cover the eyes; blindfold; blinder; concealing one's home such that the interior cannot be seen from outside
to tear off; to peel off; to rip off; to strip off; to skin; to flay
one face; one surface; the whole surface; one aspect; one side; (on) the other hand; one broad, flat object
damp; humid; wet; gloomy; melancholy; depressing
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
old people; seniors; elders; old-timer
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
curiosity; inquisitiveness
to excite; to incite; to stimulate; to arouse; to tempt; to stir up
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
dealing with (people, customers, complaints, etc.); receiving (callers, visitors, etc.); attending to; handling; serving
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
stingy; cheap; very frugal
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
smoothly; easily; readily
rationalization; rationalisation; rationalize; rationalise
proper; appropriate; due; suitable
overthrow; defeat; bringing down; knockdown
governor-general; governor; viceroy
accommodation; reception; seating; custody (e.g. awaiting deportation); internment; admission
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
release; liberation; acquittal
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
proposal; offer; request; application
brethren; brothers; fellow countrymen; fellowman; compatriot
hateful; abominable; poor-looking; amazing; fantastic; admirable
destruction; annihilation; devastation; catastrophe
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)
plan; scheme; (payment) plan; package; deal
day; days; sun; sunshine; (the) day; daytime; date
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful