to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
quenching; hardening; tempering
semi-transparent; translucent
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to set (e.g. a diamond); to plug in (to a formula); to entrap; to take (someone) in
entertainment; amusement; fun
chopping board; cutting board; flat chest; tiny breasts
hazardous materials; dangerous goods; explosives; combustibles
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
synthetic leather; artificial leather; leatherette
purging (data); purge (esp. of public officials)
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
good performance; good work; great success
utmost limits; extremity; limit
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
molding; moulding; shaping; forming; modelling (i.e. plastic arts); modeling
gradation; gradation haircut; taper
beauty or ugliness; personal appearance; looks
work (film, book); production; creation; turning (something) out
overspec; over-engineered; overqualified (job candidate)
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
mixing; blending (e.g. spices); compounding (e.g. a medicine); making up; dispensing (a prescription); preparation
flashy; gaudy; flamboyant
silver; senior citizen; pensioner
in person; personally; (do) oneself
deposit and withdraw; taking in and out
stagnation; hindrance; delay
reservation; putting on hold; deferment; withholding
it's better to; it's best to; it's safest to; you can't go wrong with; it doesn't hurt (to be young, beautiful, have money, etc.)
full tank (esp. of gasoline); full capacity (of a battery, receptacle, etc.)
to be associated (with); to be connected (with)
both hands; both arms; ten
hammer; mallet; sledgehammer; gavel
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
manufacturing; craftsmanship; making things by hand
besides; furthermore; on top of that; and yet; nevertheless; even so
at any rate; in any event; either way; anyway