to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to gather; to collect; to assemble
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
(with a) slamming noise (door, telephone receiver); (with a) banging noise; (with a) clash (broken dish); (with a) clank; (with a) bang
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
admirably; exquisitely; aptly
to make a fresh start; to turn over a new leaf; to call again; to visit again; to come again
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
dull sound; muffled sound
thin (paper, cloth, porcelain, etc.); of thin make; superficial (knowledge, critique, etc.); shallow; slight wound; slight cut
shirt (undergarment); undershirt; singlet; shirt (outerwear; usu. with collar and buttons)
long, slender and well-proportioned; smooth, continuous (movement)
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool
(around the) neck; nape; collar (at the front)
engagingly; cordially; amiably; sociably; hospitably
to smile (at); to grin (at)
wall newspaper; wall poster
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
hands behind one's back; hands tied behind one's back; behind (e.g. someone); rear; appearance from behind
rubbing alcohol; alcohol for sterilization
to pay attention to another's needs; to attend to; to fuss about; to take into consideration
after all; in the end; when all's said and done; for the time being; at present
state of mind; mental state; mental attitude
your house; your home; your husband; your organization; you
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
to be born and raised (in); to be born and brought up; to be born and bred
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)