shudder; shiver; trembling with fear
calm; peace; serenity; composure; equanimity; presence of mind
talking while standing; standing around talking
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
parallel universe; alternative reality; parallel world
to stray into; to lose one's way (and enter); to wander into
that is not supposed to ...; that ought not to ...; that should never ...; that cannot possibly ...
to be treated to a meal; to be given a meal
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
check (pattern); plaid; check; inspection; check (mark); tick; checking (something) out
personal history; background; log; record; hysteresis
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
helper; assistant; help; assistance
completion; conclusion; perfect (tense)
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; dry and tasteless; stale
arrangement of food (on a dish); serving of (arranged) food
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk; to get plastered
setting a place; setting the table
mouthful; morsel; gulp; sip; one word; in short
assortment (of food); assorted dishes; combination platter
whole cake; cake sold whole (as opposed to in individual slices)
memorial day; commemoration day; anniversary
affable; amiable; sociable; agreeable
to the limit; to the fullest extent; absolutely the limit; one cup after another; cup by cup
near; close by; within reach; familiar
to be palatable; to suit one's taste
to distribute; to portion out; to deal out; to separate (out); to pick out
tranquil; calm; quiet; mild (weather); balmy
to be better than; to be ahead of; to outdo; to surpass; to exceed
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured