to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
to be unreasonable; to whine; to act like a baby
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
(for an object) to be shiny; to be glossy; (for a woman) to be alluring; to look sexy
language of flowers; floriography; flower symbolism, e.g. red roses mean love
ardent; passionate; vehement
war; battle; match; game; competition
iron (Fe); strong and hard (as iron); railway; railway enthusiast
low-priced; cheap; inexpensive; shallow (e.g. sympathy); superficial; cheap (e.g. government)
offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)
restoration; rehabilitation; recovery; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
left hand; left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left
to have an audience (with); to have an interview (with); to meet; to see
historic; historical; traditional
tariff (import tax); duty; customs
each locality; each place; each region
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy
small; fine; detailed; stingy
no matter how much time passes
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
needle (compass, gauge, etc.); hand (clock); indicator; guiding principle; guideline; guide
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
to discuss; to talk together
beginning and end; doing something from beginning to end; being unchanged from beginning to end; from beginning to end; the whole time
to appease one's thirst; to wet one's whistle
sweet-smelling; scentful; fragrant
to mix; to stir; to blend
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)