across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to do thoroughly; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
to be transparent; to be see-through; to be clear; to be clear (of a voice or sound)
to shed light; to cast light
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up; to swallow up (in a crowd, whirlpool, the darkness, etc.); to suck in
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
forward; officious; impertinent; intrusive
immediately; as soon as possible; as quickly as possible
control; bringing under control; settling (a matter); putting in order
laboratory; seminar room; professor's office
rock (music); rock; boulder; on the rocks (drink)
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
elegance; dandyism; sophistication; affectation; showing off; putting on an air
study; diligence; working hard; experience; knowledge; discount
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
to push out; to project; to stick out; to hand over (e.g. to the police)
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
proposal; proposition; suggestion
accompanying (someone); going with; travelling together; the same bank; the said bank
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
to complain; to lodge a complaint
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
sorting; arrangement; liquidation; settlement; retrenchment; curtailment
every corner; every nook and cranny; all the ins and outs
one face; one surface; the whole surface; one aspect; one side; (on) the other hand; one broad, flat object
to bury; to embed; to implant
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
to apply (of a rule); to be applicable (of standards, lessons, ideas, etc.); to hold true (e.g. of a description); to fit; to be suitable (e.g. of a word); to meet (requirements)
not yet known; unknown; strange
soft; tender; gentle; mild; light (topic, book, etc.); informal
to close (one's eyes); to shut
feel (of something); touch; texture; feeling; impression
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
else; in addition; besides