to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
knowing; (an) acquaintance
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
receiving; welcoming; going to meet; final call; call of fate; approach of death
to this extent; to this degree; this much
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
being in shape; holding a dignified appearance
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
smell (esp. a good smell); fragrance; scent; aroma; perfume
avenue; street; coming and going; street traffic; flow (of water, air, etc.); transmission (of sound); reach (e.g. of voice)
customer traffic; customers; custom
a drop in the bucket; a drop in the ocean; (lit.) (pouring) water on a hot stone
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
neighbourhood; neighborhood
pushing; backing; boosting; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
town planning; urban development; community development; creating a community
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
to diffuse; to spread throughout; to prevail; to become widespread; to reach everyone
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
three; three years of age
it's been a long time; long time no see
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
last week; the week before
together; at the same time; same; identical
to miss a chance; to fail to do
joint together; opposite; facing
to fall (of rain, snow, ash, etc.); to come down; to form (of frost); to beam down (of sunlight or moonlight); to pour in; to visit (of luck, misfortune, etc.)
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
full house; all seats occupied; fully occupied
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper