paint; coloring materials; colors; colours
half-crying; being on the verge of crying
to drive on; to urge forward (e.g. cattle); to rouse (game from its cover); to press a tenant to leave; to evict
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
leaving school during a term
junior high school graduate; middle school graduate
theatre; theater; playhouse
to treat; to handle; to deal with; to arrange; to decorate; to dress
to give the stamp of approval
(what) one is trying to say; (what) one wants to say; (what) one is saying; (what) one means
real intention; true motive; true meaning
tolerance; open-mindedness; forbearance; generosity; magnanimity
congestion (e.g. traffic); delay; stagnation
carriage porch; entranceway; porte cochere
automatic; intransitive verb
sleepover; overnight stay
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
clerk at the information desk
equal; identical; the same; no different (to); just like; equivalent
high-speed; rapid; express; highway; freeway; expressway
staff; stuff; stuffing; filling
practice; practising; experience
having a crisp appearance; stiffly; tensely; smartly (e.g. dressed); neatly
please sit down; please have a seat
looking like one is waiting for someone
wearing (e.g. uniform, seat belt); having on
furthermore; besides; moreover; in addition; further; above or beyond this
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
polite; respectful; reverent
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
economic world; financial circles; business community