obstacle; impediment; hindrance; handicap; impairment; disability
to remove; to deinstall; to take away; to set apart
to dye; to colour; to color
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
springy (texture); doughy; elastic
smooth; shiny; slippery; greasy; slurping (noodles)
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
gloss; luster; mellowness (of a voice); youthfulness (e.g. of skin); interest; appeal
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
substantial matter; significant item
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
whole; all; general; gross; entire; overall
tailoring; dressmaking; sewing; making; preparation
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
adding (equipment, facilities, etc.); establishing more; installing more; increase; extension; expansion
support; backing; aid; assistance
to colour; to color; to apply make-up; to decorate; to garnish
large drop (rain, sweat, tears, etc.); large grain-like object (grape, cherry, etc.)
link; directory entry; rink
carving; engraving; sculpture; tattoo
(carrying) close to one's person; next to the skin
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
thief; robber; burglar; bandit
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
to be worried about; to be concerned for someone's welfare
to soften; to moderate; to relieve
to escape (disaster, death, etc.); to be saved from; to be rescued from; to avoid (e.g. punishment); to evade (e.g. responsibility); to avert