deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
to take back; to regain; to get back; to recover
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
preface; introduction; preamble
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
to move (house); to transfer (department); to change the target of interest or concern; to elapse (passage of time); to be permeated by a colour or scent; to be infected
to eagerly look forward to
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
theme; topic; subject matter; motif; project; slogan
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to look fondly at
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
festival; feast; carnival
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
certainly; surely; undoubtedly; just; precisely; exactly
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
billboard; advertising sign
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
exclusion; removal; rejection; elimination; abatement; lifting (sanctions, etc.)
reopening; resumption; restarting
establishment; founding; incorporation (of a business)
establishment; settlement
elevation; rise; improvement; advancement; progress
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution