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
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
to do as much as is humanly possible; to try every possible means
smoked glass; tinted glass
Muscat (wine grape variety); Muscat (Oman)
indicates storeys, structures, or materials used in a building; indicates denomination
to become rusted together; to become rusted shut; to rust; to become (completely) rusty; to become rusty (of a skill or ability); to become less effective
so-and-so; who?; which people?
to see well in the dark; to have good night vision
to change (lower-body clothing: shoes, pants, skirt, etc.); to put on (the wrong shoes)
to relax one's efforts; to let up; to let one's guard down
the same (age, social status); peer
awareness of the issues; (having a) critical mind; concerns
vigorously; with great force; energetically; enthusiastically; with spirit
pricking; stinging; tingling
strong point; selling point; forte; specialty; attraction