antiseptic solution; disinfectant solution
to smear all over; to slather on; to besmear; to paint heavily; to spread thickly; to bedaub (with paint)
to frown (on); to be grim-faced; to look sullen
rubbing cheeks together (as a display of affection); pressing cheeks together
(afternoon) nap; sleeping during the day; siesta
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
walking; strolling; roaming; wandering; exploring
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
scenery; scene; landscape
to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare with; to be equivalent to
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
pocket money; spending money; pin money; allowance
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
jigsaw puzzle; jigsaw; puzzle
fragment; small piece; scrap; shred (e.g. of emotion); trace; bit
to chip; to be chipped; to be missing (from a set, team, etc.); to be absent; to be lacking (in); to be short (of)
to tickle; to tickle (one's curiosity, vanity, etc.); to arouse; to make (someone) laugh; to amuse
to be mixed; to be blended with; to associate with; to mingle with; to join
setback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustration; discouragement
in that manner; like that
companions; friends; comrades; mates; partners
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle
port city; harbor city; harbour city
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
several years; a few years
the heat is off; things calm down; the excitement dies down
longish; moderately long; somewhat long; fairly long
lovely; sweet; pretty; cute; adorable
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to blackmail; to extort; to shake down
to pretend; to act (as if)
to tear off; to rip off; to peel off
flustered; confused; panicked
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
imposing stance; daunting pose
to slacken; to loosen; to relax; to slack off (e.g. one's work, attention); to not put one's heart in
to make a fuss over; to pamper; to spoil; to indulge; to flatter (with attention)
party; group; troop; one act; one action; one deed
beach; seashore; seaside; coast
postbox; mailbox; post; position; post (e.g. goalpost); post (on a blog, social media, etc.)
appropriate; suitable; proper; fitting
to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do; to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features; to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside