cotton (material); red silk-cotton tree (Bombax ceiba)
stripe; streak; striation
to leave to take its own course; to let a matter take care of itself
tenacious; persevering; persistent; sticky
to value; to prize; to honor; to respect
natural foods; organic food
public debate; open discussion
driving on the right-hand side; driving on the right side of the road
holding two or more positions concurrently
taking the entrance examination for a school without regard for one's chances of passing
folding chair (with tubular metal frame)
vocalization; vocalisation
(set of) facial features; looks
snide remark; insinuation; sly dig; disguised reproach; indirect criticism
to flick off; to give (someone) the flick; to send (something) flying; to hit (a person); to knock down
everywhere; wherever; nowhere (with neg. verb); nothing
replacement; substitution; change; shunting (rail); switching
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation