devastating; catastrophic; crushing
outside of; not covered by
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
one animal (small); (arch.) two-tan bolt of cloth
in one's lifetime; (while) in life
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
jam-packed; packed in like sardines
minute; detailed; careful; scrupulous; thorough
adjustment; regulation; coordination; reconciliation; tuning; fixing
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
right in the middle (of); midst; height
for the present; for the time being
assistant; adjunct; lieutenant
first day returning to work after the New Years holiday; first task at a new job; newcomer's first job
to weather (a storm, rough seas); to ride across; to get through (adversity); to weather; to load completely (e.g. books on a shelf, people or luggage in a car)
waist; waistline; waist measurement
loose; slack; gentle (slope, curve); slow (speed); lenient; liberal
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
to colour; to color; to apply make-up; to decorate; to garnish
to put on (clothing, esp. new)
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
process; procedure; sequence; protocol; instruction
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
to bend forward; to stoop; to bow
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
final adjustment; final coordination
I don't know ...; how about ...?; I wonder; what about ..?
to weigh on one's mind; to be worried about (something)
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
to shine; to glow; to look attractive; to look nice; to be set off (by)
meaning; tenor; effect; influence; appearance; aspect
accent (on a syllable, word); stress; intonation; inflection; (language) accent (e.g. American, British); accent (e.g. in a design)
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)