to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
way one dresses; way one looks like in certain clothes
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
compulsory subject; required subject
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
to press forward; to forge ahead; to push on
followers; subordinates; being under someone's command
to make a fist; to clench one's fist
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
to declare; to assert; to state definitively; to finish saying; to say it all; to finish one's sentence
top recommendation; (something) highly recommended
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to cause trouble (for someone); to annoy; to bother; to inconvenience
not caring; not giving a damn
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
to do for (the sake of someone else)
stationing (troops); occupancy
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
to get out of bed; to show a leg
to face on; to look out on to
stylish; smart; elegant; chic; refined; trim
rising (smoke, clouds, etc.); rolling up; billowing up
to rise up (e.g. pillar of smoke); to go up
comparatively; relatively; unexpectedly; unusually; considering; for one's ...
force of a fire; force of flames
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
first floor; ground floor; one floor; one storey; one rank
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
sense of impending crisis; sense of danger
making doubly sure; insurance run (baseball); points scored for good measure
front entrance; front door
piercing; shrill; noisy; loud; clamorous; wild