compact; compact (cosmetics); portable powder case; compact car
carrying (on one's person); taking with one
advantage; point in favor; point in favour
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
to get used to using; to get accustomed to using
to shake one's head (in disagreement); to disagree; to refuse; to say no; to turn down (a request)
range (of a rifle, missile, etc.)
just to make sure; just to be sure; for confirmation; just in case; for caution's sake; by way of precaution
harsh (criticism, treatment, etc.); severe; hard; strict
on the way back; when about to go back
early evening (usu. from 3pm to 6pm); dusk
sudden shower; sudden downpour
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
light; lamp; counter for electric lights
brilliant; bright; dazzling
to backfire; to have a harmful result
light and darkness; light and shade
place hidden from view; cover; shelter; hiding place
to paint over; to paint out; to fill in; to cover completely (with paint)
visual confirmation; sighting
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
laborious; arduous; strenuous; painstaking; trying; taxing
to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something
being concentrated on one thing; devoting oneself completely to something
long ago; a long time ago; already
construction; framework; erection; assembly; organization; organisation
adjustment; regulation; coordination; reconciliation; tuning; fixing
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
support; backing; aid; assistance
sometimes; occasionally; now and then; from time to time
to take upon oneself; to volunteer; to undertake; to offer (to do)
to take (be in) charge of