stoppage; coming to a stop; ceasing (movement, activity, etc.); suspension (of operations); suspension (of payment, licence, etc.); (temporary) prohibition
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
plastic wrap; cling film; cling wrap; to wrap in plastic wrap
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
twice; again; second time
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
to this extent; to this degree; this much
stand; rack; support; holder; counter for machines, incl. vehicles; setting (e.g. in jewellery); level (e.g. price level)
drawer; withdrawal (of money from an account); variety of knowledge and experience useful for handling things impromptu
almost; roughly; approximately
standing upright; standing bolt upright; rearing
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
recoil; hesitation; flinching; shrinking back
latest; newest; late-breaking (news)
model (of machine, device); model of aircraft; type of aircraft
least; lowest; worst; awful; horrible; at the very least
duty; obligation; responsibility
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
feel (of a material); texture
several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)