certain; definite; clear; credible
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
handsome man; man's looks; good looks; manliness
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
being put off (by someone's words, behaviour, etc.); being taken aback; recoiling (in shock, disgust, etc.); zooming out or pulling the camera back to get a wider image (in film and TV)
awarding; conferment; granting; presentation
collection (of fees, taxes, etc.); levy
trouble; difficulties; dispute; confusion; disorder; mess
to resort to violence; to use force; to be able to get; to be able to afford; to jab; to swing at a bad ball (baseball)
to go back to the start; to reset; to restore; to return to the point (of a discussion); to return something (that has been moved) to previous place; to reconstitute
guaranteed; authentic; certified
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause)
preface; introduction; preamble
to exchange glances; to correspond; to counterbalance
when it comes to the cause; when you get right down to it; as for what started it; as for the reason; originally
to have a comeback for every remark; to be always ready with excuses; to contradict everything
eloquent; glib; talkative; smooth talker; glib talker
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
previous generation (e.g. one's parents); family predecessor; predecessor; previous age
to bury; to embed; to implant
attending a government office; going to work (for a government official)
fourth day of the month; four days
dress; outfit; getup; to dress oneself; to outfit oneself
the prospects look brighter; there is hope of accomplishing (something)
diligent study; devoting oneself to one's studies
weakening; emaciation; decline
to yearn for (someone, something); to miss
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
forgetting; lapse of memory
sensitive; alert; aware; susceptible
erotic; sexy; arousing; risque; sultry
growth; development; stretching (one's body, e.g. when waking up); (ability to) spread (of paint, cream, etc.); elongation; extension
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel