lining; backing; backing up (e.g. a theory); support; bolstering
unexpected; unforeseen; accidental
loose (of clothing); loose-fitting; plenty (of pouring a liquid); sloshing about (e.g. of water in one's stomach)
cannabis (Cannabis sativa); hemp (plant); hemp (fiber); linen; flax
simple type of clothing consisting of a large piece of cloth with a hole in the middle for the head
underwear; undergarment; underclothes; lingerie
I would rather; I would as lief do; strong preference
reinforcement (e.g. of troops)
field of vision; visibility; view; visual field; (one's) ken
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
our country; our land; one's own country
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
to walk about; to walk around; to walk to and fro; to pace around; to wander
grounding (in a skill or subject); knowledge; training; achievements; attainments; accomplishments
patting; stroking; caressing
to pay attention; to be watchful
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
iron (Fe); strong and hard (as iron); railway; railway enthusiast
influential person; powerful person; big wheel; big gun; power behind the throne
to slip through; to slip past; to evade
continuation; continuance; going on; resuming
stupid plan; inane way of doing something; (one's own) plan or project
to launch oneself upon; to make one's debut
transmission (e.g. news, chemical signals, electricity); communication; delivery; conveyance; transfer; relay
dissatisfied-looking; looking discontented
doing something separately (from the group); going off on one's own
the last moment; the very end
speech and conduct; words and deeds
being overheard; being leaked (e.g. secrets); going in one ear and out the other
(mutual) understanding; communication; passing without obstruction
rough sketch; floor plan; blueprint
obstacle; impediment; hindrance; handicap; impairment; disability
to re-examine; to review; to recheck
to launch a surprise attack
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
outside of; not covered by