metal plate; metallic plate
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
operation (of machine); operating; running; working
department (in an organization); division; club; part; component; category
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
double; two-fold; diplo-; dipl-; double-edged eyelid; double eyelid
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
thief; robber; burglar; bandit
body; group; party; company; troupe
boss; leader; head; boss (difficult enemy, usu. at the end of a section or level)
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
end of a century (esp. 19th); fin-de-siècle
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
unveiling; debut; introduction
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
too much; excessively; too
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
stinging; smarting; on edge; nervous; ripping; peeling
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
to curse (at someone); to call someone names; to speak bitterly
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
control; management (e.g. of a business)
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
to let fly; to make fly; to skip over; to leave out; to run fast; to drive fast; to spray
about when; about what time; how soon
to go to see (something, someone); to visit
to make absolutely sure; to make doubly sure
the more one looks (at it) the more...
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
entrance; admission; entering
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
going in and out; entering and exiting; visiting regularly; frequenting; income and expenditure; incomings and outgoings; increase and decrease
reception (desk); information desk; receipt; acceptance