maintenance; servicing; putting in place; development; improvement
paving (a road); surfacing (with asphalt, concrete, etc.); pavement
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
babysitting; babysitter; nanny; taking care of; looking after; accompanying
even more; still more; one layer; lowest floor (of a building); rather; sooner
high-quality goods; luxury item
crowded; packed; crammed; cramped; filled; overflowing
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
distinction; differentiation; discrimination; discrimination (against people)
forbidden; prohibited; banned; taboo
to play a leading role; to play a central part
town; city; municipal; urban
high-class restaurant; high-end store
to drop by; to stop by; to drop in; to approach; to draw near; to come close (to)
continuously; from beginning to end; from first to last
(looking around) restlessly; (looking) all around; goggling
sunset; sundown; end; close; year-end; end of the year
gait; walk; stride; trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal); track; trail
exposure; laying bare; exposure; (media) exposure; appearance (on TV, in magazines, etc.)
to get drunk; to become intoxicated; to feel sick (e.g. in a vehicle); to become nauseated; to be elated; to be exalted
lodging; relay station; post town; constellation; mansion (in Chinese astronomy)
very interesting; of great interest
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to be effeminate; to be a fop; to break into a smile; to grin
persistent; obstinate; tenacious; relentless; insistent; importunate
to assume an air of importance; to be self-important; to put on airs
to confute; to argue down; to persuade; to convince; to prevail on
to struggle; to writhe; to wriggle; to act frantically; to make desperate efforts
dull sound; muffled sound
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
to lead; to take the initiative; to take precedence (e.g. sadness taking precedence over anger); to be most essential
throat; important part; vital area
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
to enclose; to surround; to shelter (e.g. a criminal); to shield; to keep (e.g. a mistress); to store (vegetables, fruit, etc.)
to go pale; to grow pale; to lose color; to turn white
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct