to be dark; to be dull; to be unassuming; to be inconspicuous; to not stand out
talkativeness; garrulity; loquacity
thickly; stickily; viscously
to say in other words; to put another way; to express in different words; to reword; to rephrase
to blush; to go red in the face; to change color; to change colour
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
change; alteration; modification
purveyor (to the Imperial Household, etc.); company (or restaurant, place, etc.) that caters to or is popular with a specific clientele
whispering into a person's ear
stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé; rectangular dessert (usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)
a great variety of; diversity
to be softened; to calm down
in drops; dripping; gently (sloping); sluggishly; endlessly; leisurely
mid-air; mid-heaven; zenith
body and soul; mind and body
racketeer; thug; rogue; bully; fixer
sleeping in late; oversleeping; late riser; sleepyhead
type of candy given to a child after it wakes up from a nap; wake-up sweets
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
hard-to-do; difficult; tough; awkward; tricky
heave-ho; oops; yes; yeah
dull-witted; stupid; foolish
eggplant (Solanum melongena); aubergine
bell pepper (esp. red and yellow); capsicum; paprika (spice made from sweet peppers)
coloring; colouring; color scheme; colour scheme; (touch of) colour; embellishment
destination; place one stays during a trip
young man; young woman; young people; youth; youngsters
(heavy) drinker; drunkard; tippler; boozer
fresh made; freshly baked; freshly roasted
to eat up (completely); to put down (a rebellion); to suppress; (arch.) to make flat; (arch.) to level out
diligently; assiduously; industriously; beavering away
tool; implement; instrument; equipment
suddenly; unexpectedly; by chance; accidentally; lightly; nimbly
good (place to leave off); convenient