nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
Mr; Mrs; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
together (with); at the same time; in one lump; in the same category
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
car; automobile; vehicle; wheel; castor; caster
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
to stare (at); to gaze (at); to look hard (at); to watch intently; to fix one's eyes (on)
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
all present; all concerned; all of us
to surround; to crowd around; to gather around; to encircle; to besiege
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
early evening (usu. from 3pm to 6pm); dusk
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar
dinner (esp. a formal one)
cloth; tablecloth; wallpaper; wall fabric
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
flower arrangement in a built-up style; placing salt by the entrance to one's establishment to bring good luck; such piles of salt
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
silver (Ag); silver (color); silver (medal, prize, etc.); silver coin; silver general; bank; (arch.) money
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
formal; official; regular; proper; legal; due (formalities)
to fold up; to fold into layers; to collapse (content on a webpage, etc.)
(table) napkin; serviette; sanitary napkin; sanitary pad
to leave; to exit; to leave (on a journey); to depart; to move forward; to come to; to get to
meal (e.g. lunch, dinner); diet
medium (size); average (grade, level, etc.); in; within; during; while; currently (doing)
of course; certainly; naturally
talk; conversation; informal expression of opinion; off-the-cuff remarks; discourse
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
in succession; one after another
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
in the meanwhile; during the time
period; epoch; the times; those days; oldness; ancientness
talking about memories; reminiscences
prosperous; flourishing; popular; widespread; active; lively
time; hour; season; suitable time; opportunity; chance