topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
cut; cutting; haircut; shuffle (cards); shuffling; scene
two grains; two drops; two bead
diamond (mineral, gemstone); diamond; infield; diamond (card suit)
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
highly priced; expensive; valuable; costly
to colour; to color; to apply make-up; to decorate; to garnish
small grain; small stature or ability
highest grade; superlative degree
(your) judgment; discernment
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
wedding ring; wedding band
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
protegee; someone who one considers as a younger sister
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
begging; pestering; pleading; coaxing
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
setting; installing; setting up (meeting, conference, etc.); stage setting; setting (of a novel, movie, play, etc.)
to push into; to cram into; to stuff into; to break in; to burgle; to burglarize
reconciliation; make peace with
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
in search of; in order to look for
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
to blame; to reproach; to question (a suspect); to challenge; to aggravate (an injury); to be aggravated
to reverberate; to resound; to echo; to have one's fame spread; to be renowned
formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
elevation (of spirits); raising (of morale); uplift; upsurge