climax; peak; zenith; apex
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally
calm; graceful; quiet; mellow; damp; moist
ironclad rule; inviolable rule; invariable principle; iron law
crispy; crunchy; tearing; ripping; spirited; energetic
originally; by nature; from the start
first day of spring (according to the traditional lunisolar calendar, approx. February 4)
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because
to name; to call; to christen; to term
literal translation; direct translation
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
to row; to scull; to pedal (e.g. bicycle); to swing (on a swing); to operate a hand pump; to push through (deep snow, the jungle, etc.)
reason; cause; circumstances
finish; end; completion; result
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
simply; merely; only; solely
to shift something to; to move something into; to transfer; to transpose; to exchange; to displace
to foreshadow; to drop a hint (of things to come); to take precautionary measures; to make contingency plans
to start with the looks; to get the trappings right as the first step; to start (at the wrong end) by focusing on the superficial
what's that?; what the...
supply; provision; raising; procurement
to pilfer; to filch; to swipe
plan; scheme; (payment) plan; package; deal
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
indicate reason; infers some protest
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; (arch.) that's right
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision