to turn over; to turn pages of a book; to tear off; to strip off; to tear up
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
to be sticky; to be adhesive; to persevere; to persist; to stick to
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
to pick up; to find; to gather
official business; public business
time of departure; (on the) point of departure; just as one is leaving
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
charge; custody; safekeeping; deposit; storage
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
graduation ceremony; commencement
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
confections; sweets; candy; cake
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
now that you say that; now that you mention it
dress; outfit; getup; to dress oneself; to outfit oneself
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
leavings of a meal; food scraps; leftovers; food particles (in one's teeth or mouth); bits of food
to spill; to drop; to grumble; to complain; to let one's feelings show
feeling; sensation; emotion; interjection
person in charge (including a supervisory role for other staff); person responsible for ...; responsible party; supervisor; manager
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
polite; respectful; reverent