closing in on (the enemy, first place, etc.); coming close to; pressing hard; pressing hard (e.g. with a question); taking to task; grilling
magnificent; grand; majestic; splendid
washing; cleansing; cleaning; cleansing (one's mind and body)
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
dropping in on the way; stopping off at; making a side trip; going the long way round; making a detour
change; alteration; substitute; rate of exchange
to put one's hand on; to touch
fashion sense; sense of fashion
dull; slow; stupid; dull-brained
blunt (e.g. sword); dull; lazy; cowardly; good for nothing
coordination; matching (e.g. clothes, accessories, furniture, colours)
outer; outerwear; overgarment
laboratory testing bench; laboratory table; subject of an experiment; (human) guinea pig
favorable reception; good reputation; popularity
oil sands; tar sands; bituminous sands
one's habitual behaviour (behavior)
shoe rack (in an entrance); cupboard (for shoes and clogs)
regular; usual; favourite; favorite; preferred; accustomed
new work; new production; new composition; new creation; new title
to visit frequently; to haunt
without; but if; otherwise; or else
to stagnate; to settle (at the bottom); to deposit; to become sluggish; to become dull; to be delayed
since some time or another; since who-knows-when
round and cute (esp. of eyes)
leading figure; influential figure; mogul
already known; well-known
guarantee of safety; ensuring safety
never mind!; don't worry about it
change; alteration; modification
confession; acknowledgement; acknowledgment
to prowl after; to keep watch on
relation; connection; relevance
rapidly; vigorously; by leaps and bounds; steadily
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle; marijuana; cannabis
a little; a bit; slightly
flute; fife; pipe; whistle