to take the name of; to call oneself; to pretend; to feign; to purport
with a crack; with a snap; firmly; sharply; precisely; properly
to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high
rustling; flapping; unkempt (hair, etc.); loose; dry; decisively
charm; attractiveness; courtesy; ingratiating behaviour; entertainment; amusement
feminine; womanly; female
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
deep emotion; strong feelings
fraud; fraudulence; dupery; hoax
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
to be accompanied by; to be attended by; to take along (someone); to conquer; to subjugate; to subdue
to jump (out of the way); to jump back; to jump aside
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
container; receptacle; case; inserting; putting in
middle-aged spread; weight put on in middle age
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
newcomer; initiate; rookie
person of doubtful origin
skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good
disagreeable; unpleasant; nasty; detestable; sarcastic; snide
household items; furniture; furnishings; (arch.) bow and arrow
right or wrong; good or bad; quality; having both merits and demerits; having both advantages and disadvantages
testimonial; certificate of commendation
stern; grave; austere; strict (e.g. security); severe; firm
staff officer; military staff; adviser; counselor; counsellor
commemorative photograph; souvenir photograph
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
to cause trouble; to cause a disturbance
swing (of a golf club, tennis racket, etc.); swing (boxing); swing
with a vroom; with a sudden shaking
line (of text); row; carya (austerities); samskara (formations); semi-cursive style (of writing Chinese characters); running style
although I say; although one might say; although called
loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft