nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out
unclean; dirty; unsanitary; indecent; dirty (story, money, etc.); obscene
modesty; self-control; discretion
to take flight; to disappear
to be oversized (overloud, etc.)
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; nimbly; alertly
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.)
standoffishly; primly; pungently (of a smell); acridly; long and pointed (e.g. of a nose); popping (of ears)
weekend; Saturday and Sunday
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
getting information (esp. by interviewing witnesses, etc. in a police investigation)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
lost article; something forgotten
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
to rub in; to smear on; to spread on; to lay the blame on
gar (any fish of family Lepisosteidae); garfish; garpike
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
to run down (stairs, etc.)
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
bottle; jar; decanter; flagon; phial; vial
particularly; only; in the case of
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
to divulge one's true feelings; to open one's heart
proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment
cool; chilly; feeling nice and cold
stands; bleachers; stand (e.g. newspaper stand); counter (e.g. lunch counter); stand (e.g. inkstand); desk lamp
retro; nostalgic; old-fashioned
highlight; best part; stunning; incredible; superb
repeatedly; over and over again; several layers deep; layer upon layer; row upon row
to stand in a row (e.g. shops on a street); to line in a row; to line; to be equal to; to be on a par with