brilliance; polish; lustre; luster; glossy finish
kinky hair; frizzy hair; unruly hair; curly hair
straight; straightforward; direct; straight (wins, sets, etc.); straight (liquor); neat; entering university right after graduating high school
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
ancient times; prehistoric times; the distant past; a very long time ago
braid (hair, cord. etc.); plait
to wind around; to wrap around; to coil around
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
remains; traces; (the sorrow of) parting; end
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
to project; to reflect; to cast (shadow)
to deceive; to cheat; to falsify; to misrepresent; to evade (a question, taxes, etc.); to dodge
to come to meet (someone); to come to pick up
if it is (the case that ...)
as one likes; as one wants; as one wishes; as one hopes; as one sees fit; to one's satisfaction
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
irritating; aggravating; upsetting; maddening; infuriating; exasperating
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
to be needed; to be necessary; to be required; to be wanted; to need; to want
suddenly; unexpectedly; by chance; accidentally; lightly; nimbly
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
(preparatory) meeting; briefing session; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
please; if you would; somehow or other; one way or another; whether (or not); if
to raise; to raise up; to wake; to wake up; to cause; to bring about; to start
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
summoning; calling; riding; (high-quality) silk crepe (fabric)
time; hour; period; class
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
don't you think?; indicates question
painful; sore; cringy; embarrassing
to dribble; to spill; to suspend; to hang down; to slouch
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
because of; owing to; due to
sometime; someday; one day; some time or other; the other day; in due course
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
national defence; national defense
to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict