although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
feeling; sense; impression
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well ...; I think ...
as a test; as an experiment; by way of experiment; by way of trial; tentatively
soon; before long; slowly; quietly; already; about time
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
counter seat; seat at the counter
to sit (down); to have a seat; to be seated; to assume (a position); to take on (a duty); to occupy (a post)
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
stylish; fashionable; dressing (oneself) up; dressing smartly; fashionable dresser; smartly dressed person
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
to compare with the eye; to judge by comparison; to take into consideration; to bear in mind
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
besides; in addition; also; moreover
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
like; as; so that; in order that; be sure to; I hope (that)
entering; entrance; attendance; audience; containing; income; earnings
home page; web page; horsepower; HP; half-pipe (in snowboarding, skateboarding, etc.); hit point
disadvantage; drawback; demerit; bad point; minus
decrease; reduction; decline
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
than; in comparison to; rather than; over; above
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; indulgent
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
cooking; food preparation
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
above; over; top; summit; surface; on (top of); the above (in a piece of writing)