glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
reflection; reverberation; reflex; reflexes
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
to tuck (e.g. sleeves); to roll up
underling; newbie; small fry; newcomer
to fling; to throw off (clothes); to kick off (boots)
barefoot; superior to (a professional, etc. in ability or achievement)
(one's) skin colour; skin color; skin tone; flesh colour (of a Japanese person); flesh color; pale orange
square measure; size (e.g. of land); area; surface
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
hygienic; healthy; healthful; sanitary
vivid (memory, description, etc.); fresh; graphic; fresh (blood, scar, etc.); still new; recent
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
process; procedure; sequence; protocol; instruction
water supply; water service; channel; strait; water course; waterway
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (handbills, etc.); to spread (rumours, etc.); to give the slip; to throw off
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
to be conspicuous; to stand out
detergent; cleanser; cleaning agent; washing material
flour; meal; powder; dust
to slouch; to stoop; to bend forward; to lean forward
back side; back end; posterior; rear
to pull tight; to brace; to tighten
shirt (undergarment); undershirt; singlet; shirt (outerwear; usu. with collar and buttons)
light blue; pale blue; aqua
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
self-consciousness; self-awareness
diligently; assiduously; industriously; beavering away
to work hard at; to devote oneself to; to be diligent in
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
to steal a glance; to intercept and read (e.g. other people's email)
to polish up; to shine up
sky; the air; weather; far-off place; distant place; state of mind; feeling
madder red; dark red; crimson
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
to this extent; to this degree; this much
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression