use of seductive techniques to attain one's ends (usu. of women)
to flatter; to curry favor (with); to fawn (on); to flirt (with; a man); to make eyes (at)
clear layer of fluid (at the top of a mixture); supernatant liquid; supernate
to flatter; to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to toady (to); to fawn (on)
to attract notice; to catch the eye; to stand out
password; watchword; motto; slogan
grazing; skimming; almost touching; barely; just; narrowly
to start (something); to start up; to launch (a business); to boot (a computer); to launch (a program)
shameless; infamous; disgraceful
party ticket (esp. one for a political fundraising party)
selling at a fire-sale price; clearance sale; dumping
points of improvement; improved areas; points needing improvement; problem areas
to reveal by washing the surface; to expose by washing away dirt, earth, etc.; to discover (by investigation); to bring to light; to start washing
to treat (someone) to (something); to give (someone) a treat; to buy (someone a meal, drink, etc.); to be extravagant; to live in luxury
to go to the top; to climb to the top; to ascend to the top; to be engrossed in; to be very enthusiastic about; to be infatuated with
surfeit; glut; being fed up; food poisoning
Carneades (ancient Greek philosopher)
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
(place) near by; (place) close by; (place) right next to; as soon as; right after
to soothe one's soul; to raise one's spirits
mental; mental health; mental state; mental resolve
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
could result in (something undesirable); might end up (doing, happening); run the risk of
menstruation; menstrual period
electric shock; blitz; lightning attack; sudden and without warning; shocking
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
random thoughts; occasional thoughts; desultory thoughts
to act arrogantly; to be puffed up with success; to behave like one is better than others
to water (a plant, a flower etc.)
to gather; to crowd round; to sponge (off someone); to scrounge; to extort; to take (money) through intimidation
delay; putting off; procrastination
cotton candy; fairy floss; candy floss
intent to kill; intent to murder; urge to kill; murderous impulse
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; by the way