taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
fixed; settled; constant; definite; uniform; regularized
space; interval; space character; whitespace
arrangement (of resources); deployment; stationing; posting; disposition; configuration
umbrella; parasol; something shaped like an umbrella or a conical hat; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap
ingenious; skillful; clever; deft
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
black joke; black comedy; morbid humor
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
in bad taste; vulgar; tasteless
powerful person; influential person
funny; comical; humorous; ridiculous; silly; absurd
to make a cynical remark (about); to make a sarcastic remark (about); to satirize; to mock
to stab; to stick; to pierce; to thrust
body; group; party; gang; troupe; troop
thin; pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.) not much (of a presence)
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
one's eyes; (pair of) eyes
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
old wound; scar; old unpleasant incident; past misdeed
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
to become dull; to become lifeless; to get bored; to lose interest; to lose value after a peak (e.g. stock); to weaken (of the market)
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker