two places; two spots; two locations; two parts; two passages
crisply; with a crunch; refreshingly; sharply; candidly; frankly
(personal) appearance; (personal) grooming; essential skill; required knowledge
to rub in; to smear on; to spread on; to lay the blame on
gentlemen; men; the men's (sign on toilet, bathroom, etc. doors)
nicely; properly; frequently; often; how (could you); why (would you)
to weigh on one's mind; to worry one; to be concerned about
writing on someone's behalf
old-fashioned; archaic; antique; antiquated
to cense; to burn incense
spirit; heart; disposition
competition; rivalry; feeling that something is worth the effort; motivation; enthusiasm
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
to extol; to sing the praises of; to celebrate; to declare; to stipulate; to express
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral
perfect (for); ideal; just right; most suitable; tailor-made
(trend of) the times; current of the times; spirit of the age
chilly; unpleasantly cold
to spend; to expend; to waste; to squander; to devote
cruelty; coldheartedness; relentless; ruthless
to force open; to push open
to avoid (physical contact with); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
to be chipped; to be nicked
all day long; all the day; throughout the day
kitchen knife; (arch.) cooking; (arch.) food
carving knife; butcher's knife; cleaver; meat chopper
polish; grinding; sharpening
contortion; distortion; warp; kink (in one's character); twist
skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good
unsigned; without a signature
arranged; taken care of; settled; completed; finished
to stop; to halt; to have (someone) stay; to put up (a guest); to fasten; to pin
important point; emphasis; iteration mark; colon (punctuation)
special order (goods); custom (made); bespoke
non-slip device (material, tread, etc.); non-skid; anti-slip; back-up option (esp. with regard to university admissions); back-up choice; insurance choice