Vocabulary

simple substance (e.g. chemical)

elasticity

blooming late; flowering late; blossoming late

middle fence

otitis media; middle-ear infection

household items; furniture; furnishings; fixtures; supplies

long visit; overstaying

depression; lowlands; low ground; bottom land; plain

company business

wheelchair

beating time with one's hands; clapping to the beat

nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck

magic; sorcery; incantation

spell (that restricts one's movements); binding spell

revenue stamp

bright person; talented student; prodigy

instrumental ensemble

guns; firearms

lady

womanly virtues

celebration

bay window

secret investigation; private enquiry; private inquiry; reconnaissance; scouting

South Seas

soft landing

second-rate; inferior

beef cattle

chivalry; chivalrous spirit; helping the weak and fighting the strong

dark blue

closure of a mine; abandoned mine; disused mine

underwear; underclothes; lingerie; chemise; singlet

issuing (a banknote, ticket, etc.)

issuer; publisher

reactionary price rise

previous remarks

opening performance; opening act; curtain raiser

good person; virtuous person

all the houses (in an area); all the apartments (in a building)

the whole island

bare skin; naked skin