ornament; decorative object; figurehead; leader without real power
to gather; to (pick up and) collect; to glean (information)
preference; priority; precedence; right of way
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
not limited to; not just ...
gentle; peaceable; amicable; without fuss; simply
incompetent; have no merit
to remove; to get rid of; to exclude; to except; to kill (a traitor, opponent, etc.)
to live; to make a living; to get on with
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
sometime; someday; one day; some time or other; the other day; in due course
finish; end; completion; result
air of luxury; high class feel
perfect; complete; flawless
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
to shake one's head (in disagreement); to disagree; to refuse; to say no; to turn down (a request)
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
gem; jewel; precious stone
frequently; often; (staring) fixedly; narrowly; closely
to machine; to cut; to scrape
to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase
to bury; to embed; to implant
bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre
well-balanced; considerate; of fine character
stock; inventory; stocking up (e.g. on food); (soup) stock; stock; share; stock (point-in-time economic quantity)
rapid succession (e.g. questions)
defense; defence; protection
being in a towering rage; boiling with rage
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
restoration; repair; mending
to negotiate (with someone about); to talk over (something with); to tackle someone (about); to throw on each other; to splash (water) on each other; to pour on each other
in a great quantity; plentifully; greatly
of course; certainly; naturally
degradation over time; time-related deterioration
most suitable; optimum; optimal; best
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
inscription; epitaph; (manufacturer's) engraved signature; motto; maxim