to weigh (one thing against another); to compare (the relative merits of two options); (lit.) to weigh (something) on scales; to try to have it both ways; to play a double game; to have two strings to one's bow
face; mask; face guard; striking the head (in kendo); surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
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enactment; establishment; creation
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
public (facilities, service, etc.); communal
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
one's post; one's station; department; bureau; section
common law; customary law (in international law)
system; organization; organisation; architecture
dated; date; date of effect (e.g. a rule change); fixed; external
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
to have time free; to have time to spare
great; excellent; distinguished; important; awful; terrible
overprotective; excessive care; overprotection; overprotectiveness
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
to make good use of one's spare moments; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
to try (out); to have a try (at); to test; to put to the test
to be submerged; to be soaked; to be pickled; to be well seasoned; to be totally immersed (in a condition, e.g. laziness)
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
good humour (humor); good mood
dress; outfit; getup; to dress oneself; to outfit oneself
in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
complexion; skin tone; skin colour; countenance; look (on one's face); expression
the very best; excellent; superb
to shine; to sparkle; to twinkle; to light up (with happiness, hope, etc.); to beam; to gleam
thin (of an object); pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.)
juice; sap; soup; broth; (dipping) sauce
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
(hair) conditioner; rinse; rinsing
hair (on the head); (a) hair
glamorous; charming; fascinatingly elegant; lovely; gorgeous; beguiling
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint