to shine; to glitter; to be bright
with a broad grin; smirking
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
to break; to fracture; to fold; to bend; to make (origami); to interrupt
stillness; repose; standing still
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
to faint; to lose consciousness; to feel overwhelmed; to be astounded
to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
godsend; lifesaver; timely offer; windfall
for the present; for the time being; for a while (from now); for some time (to come)
designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
rag; scrap; fault (esp. in a pretense, pretence); defect; run-down; shabby
true character; true heart; true spirit
affair; state; verdict; sentence; directions; orders
to make snide remarks; to put into bad mood
manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something; at the same time as speaking; as one speaks
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
hello; good day; good afternoon
starting up (e.g. business, computer)
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
very interesting; of great interest
worn-out; run-down; shabby; tattered; dilapidated
to lose sight of (one's companions); to stray from; to miss (one's chance to ...)
fall; crash (e.g. aircraft)
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
number of persons; personnel
opposite side; reverse; (on the) other hand
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
imbalance; disproportion; disparity; mismatch; asymmetry
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
bodyguards; elite guards; Schutzstaffel; SS; groupies; ardent fans
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
merchant; trader; expert (in a trade or profession); professional; woman working in the nightlife business (bar or nightclub hostess, geisha, etc.); demimondaine
generation; lifetime; age
to build up; to establish (one's reputation)