pressure; pressure (e.g. political); arm-twisting
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
male; manly; brave; larger (of the two); greater; (arch.) man
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
skull (esp. weatherbeaten, used as symbol of death); death's head; cranium
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
easy; simple; informal; offhand; cheap
joyful (news, event, etc.); joyous; delightful (e.g. result); pleasing (e.g. sight); gratifying; welcome
to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many
to be too much for one; to find unmanageable; to be beyond one's control; to not know what to do with
secret (method, trick, etc.); key (e.g. to success); mysteries (of an art, trade, etc.); recipe; trick
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
poor; pitiful; piteous; pitiable
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
to blink (one's eyes) repeatedly
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
to say no more; to sink into silence
to become late; to fall behind; to lag; to pass (of time)
treasure house; storage for valuable property
to give an order; to place an order; to have made to order
intended for ...; oriented towards ...; aimed at ...
boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque
grace; refinement; elegance; daintiness
to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
ability; performance; efficiency
outsider; layman; amateur
to be inclined to do; to be willing to do
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
high cut (leotard, swimsuit)
bikini (swimwear); Bikini island
bathing suit; swimsuit; swimmers
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
if you think about it; come to think of it
to hesitate to; to waver; to be hesitant about