guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
violence; assault; rough (e.g. handling); reckless; rape; sexual assault
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
merchant's home; rented home; store; shop
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
(not so) much; (not) very
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
sponsor; promoter; impresario; organizer; organiser
to leave one's seat; to temporarily excuse oneself (from a meeting, etc.); to step outside; to be away (from one's desk, etc.)
substitute (e.g. actor); substitution; stand-in; double
blue; azure; green; pale; gray; unripe
to cover a surface; to spread all over; to blanket; to lay
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
to erase; to delete; to turn off (power); to switch off; to extinguish; to put out
profound; deep; grave; solid; dignified; stately
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
plate (often as in "tectonic plate")
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
mirror surface; lens surface
very important person; VIP
private talk; confidential talk; secret talk
meaning; tenor; effect; influence; appearance; aspect
along; parallel to; in accordance with
three; three years of age
choosing a site (e.g. for industry); deciding on a location; standpoint; position
tip-top; top; top-drawer; best; foremost; elite
dignity; quality; grace; panache; level
top; top position; senior management; senior bureaucrat
economic world; financial circles; business community
high-class restaurant; high-end store
economy; economics; finance; (one's) finances; being economical; economy
center; centre; metropolis