chopsticks; (something) at hand; (in) one's possession; (near) one's hands
water-resistant; waterproof
raw materials; ingredients
low-priced; cheap; shallow (e.g. sympathy); superficial; link back to discussion group, bulletin board, etc. posting
small; fine; detailed; stingy
decoration; ornament; trimmings
ornament; decorative object; figurehead; leader without real power
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
being together; going together; matching (clothing); going together
ingredient; (raw) material; unprocessed timber; raw timber; subject matter; topic
all present; all concerned; all of us
to head towards; to direct one's steps to
flexible; lithe; soft; calisthenics
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
keen eye; sharp eye; keen insight; keen perception
as if it weren't already enough; to an extreme degree; to excess; more than enough
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
kindness (shown by others); courtesy; favor; favour; good offices
to gain a bad reputation; to fall into ill repute
deep down; special place in one's heart; in the back of one's mind
reputation; (public) estimation; rumour; rumor; fame; notoriety
border; boundary; turning point; watershed; area; region
activity (esp. energetic or successful); great efforts; active participation; walking about with great vigor
manner; demeanour; demeanor; bearing
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
courteous; decorous; polite
shape; form; appearance; style; state; situation
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be
rather; sooner; preferably; on the contrary; if anything
minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole
help; rescue; salvation; solace; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
to go mad; to lose one's mind; to get out of order; to go amiss; to go wrong (of a plan or expectation, etc.); to fall through
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
wet nurse; nursing mother