to blow against; to spray (paint, etc.) (onto a surface)
to flutter in the wind; to wave in the wind
surely; clearly; without a doubt; in all probability; no matter how one slices it; no matter how one looks at it
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
undutifulness to one's parents; lack of filial piety; (arch.) (the crime of) cursing one's parents; (arch.) disowning one's child
lukewarm; tepid; disagreeably warm (e.g. bath)
clicking; clopping; clacking
practicality; utility; usefulness
(two-page) spread; two pages opposite each other
unladylike; unbecoming; immodest; unthinkable; impossible; ridiculous
vulgar; in poor taste; cheap; low-brow
to throw one's weight around; to exercise one's authority; to make one's presence felt
charming figure; alluring figure
to soak; to steep; to macerate
suspicious; dubious; doubtful; unsure; untrustworthy; unreliable; strange
to get involved or entangled in; to get mixed up in; to have something to do with; to have dealings with
indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited; listless
(passenger) car; automobile
drive; trip by car; to (go for a) drive; to go on a trip by car; to drive (e.g. a car); to drive (innovation, change, etc.)
on the same occasion; at the same time; coincidentally; along with; partly (to do, for)
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
teacher; instructor; teaching staff; faculty member
demolition; pulling down; destruction; dismantling
(teacher's) platform; podium; dais
stern; grim; rough; rugged; forbidding; overbearing