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simple, plain; modest, frugal, reserved

to pass on (a message, thoughts, etc.), to convey, to transmit, to relay, to tell; to inform (of a visitor, phone call, etc.), to announce (a visitor), to answer (the door or phone on someone's behalf), to usher in (a guest); to act as an agent (between a manufacturer, wholesaler, etc. and retailers), to act as an intermediary, to handle (goods; for a company)

astringent, bitter, puckery, rough, harsh, tart; austere, elegant (and unobtrusive), refined, quiet (and simple), sober, sombre, subdued, tasteful (in a quiet way), understated; sour (look), glum, grim, sullen, sulky; stingy, tight-fisted

to be in a hurry, to be impatient, to be anxious (to do), to fret; to get a fright, to panic, to get flustered, to be startled

to prepare, to provide; to set up, to establish, to organize, to lay down (rules), to make (an excuse)

saliva, spit, spittle

to visit, to call on; to arrive (of a season, situation, etc.), to come, to appear

absurd, unreasonable, ridiculous; rash, reckless; excessive, immoderate, extreme; very, extremely, excessively

to consult with, to discuss, to confer, to deliberate

to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.), to surpass, to be more than, to be better than

(mental) attitude, way of thinking, attention, care, prudence, intention

to clear, to make clear; to be unruffled, to look unconcerned, to feign indifference; to look demure, to look prim, to put on airs; to strain (one's ears), to listen carefully

to destroy, to overthrow, to wreck, to ruin

common reed (Phragmites australis)

to (call and) stop, to call (someone) to stop, to hail (e.g. a taxi)

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earthenware pot

to be renewed, to change; to be improved, to be reformed, to be revised, to be corrected; to stand on ceremony, to be formal; to take a turn for the worse (of an illness), to take a serious turn

handstand, headstand; being upside down, being in reverse

to weaken, to grow weak, to wane, to decline (of one's health); to be downcast, to be dejected, to be dispirited; to be troubled, to be at a loss, to be perplexed, to be annoyed

to pass (examination)