system; lineage; corollary; system (range of strata that correspond to a particular time period); (taxonomical) series
chief; head (of an office, of a laboratory)
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
to cut up; to cleave; to spare (time, money, etc.); to use part of something; (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
centimeter; centimetre; centi-; 10^-2; sentimental
body; trunk; torso; hull (boat); fuselage (aircraft)
to bend loosely back and forth; to wriggle; to be crooked
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
to rush over; to run up to
worried look; concerned expression
pot holder; oven glove; oven mitt
to smell sweet; to be fragrant
waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl
to copy; to imitate; to counterfeit; to forge
brisk and efficient; diligent; devoted; spirited
work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
to use abusive language; to curse; to call someone names
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
father; dad; husband; you; he
script; libretto; scenario
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
to insert; to put in; to send in (to a prisoner; e.g. clothes, books); to deliver (food, refreshments, etc. to workers); to supply
device; instrument; vessel; container; ability; capacity
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
to grow; to spring up; to sprout; to cut (teeth)
duty; obligation; responsibility
market (financial, stock, domestic, etc.); marketplace; exchange; (street) market
first-rate; finest quality; the best
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
to come and stay; to drop in; to visit