metre; meter; meter; gauge
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit
stake; post; pile; (arch.) stump
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
scrubbing hard; scrubbing clean
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
medicine; pharmaceuticals; efficacious chemical (gunpowder, pesticide, etc.); (pottery) glaze; (illegal) drug; narcotic
conviction; belief; confidence
to rush out from one's mouth (words, phrases, etc.)
to bring down (an animal, opponent, etc.); to kill; to shoot dead; to shoot down
to use somebody's (argument, attack) against them
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
diligently; assiduously; industriously; beavering away
sample; example; specimen; display model (e.g. plastic food models used by restaurants)
picking; collecting; harvesting
is something wrong?; what's wrong?; what's the matter?; slightest; mere; trivial
substitution (for someone else); substitute; stand-in; scapegoat; sacrifice
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
such; this sort of; like this
speech and conduct; words and deeds
spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
for a short while; for a while; for some time; for the time being
in the end; at the end of the day
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much