sharpness; cutting ability; quickness (of wit); incisiveness; peppiness (of a ball)
to fold up; to fold into layers
compact; compact (cosmetics); portable powder case
ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right
way to use something; treatment; management (of help)
to turn away; to bear off; to veer away; to deviate (e.g. of a conversation); to digress; to go astray
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
cross-examination; close questioning; demanding an explanation
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
indeed; really; truly; very much
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
hook (esp. for clothing); hook and eye; snap fastener; press stud; hock (white wine)
to fling; to throw off (clothes); to kick off (boots)
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa
calm; composed; cool; quiet
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
dark brown; colour of tanned skin
in bad shape; not doing well; not going well; out of condition; in poor form
utterly stark naked; wearing only one's birthday suit
female; woman; female sex; female lover; girlfriend; mistress
forcibly; against one's will
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
nature; spontaneity; natural airhead
dripping; trickling; drop by drop; in drops
hearty; tremendous; magnificent; glorious; splendid; heroic
to bedaub (with paint); to besmear; to paint heavily; to spread thickly