closely (packed, lined up, etc.); tightly; densely; (work) sufficiently
magnificent spectacle; thrilling sight; grand view
considerably; greatly; a lot
buying a replacement; replacement purchase
worn-out; run-down; beat-up; shabby; dilapidated
open seam; seam that has come apart; tear
but still; however; and yet; nevertheless; for all that
plate armor; plate armour
something that requires thought; something that should be thought over carefully; something questionable; puzzle; riddle
deployment; disposition; posting; stationing
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest
to finish knitting; to lace from bottom to top; to finish compiling (e.g. a dictionary); to finish editing
excellent article; fine item; rare beauty; masterpiece; gem
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
(lucky) find; bargain; good buy; treasure trove
bargain; good buy; (good) value for one's money
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
grant; allowance; endowment; bestowal; assignment; conferment
dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
rising; ascending; climbing
buying; shopping; buyer; purchase
extravagant; absurd; unbelievable; enormous; tremendous; extraordinary
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
still; yet; more; still more; furthermore; in addition
gray or silver haired (grey)
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
being heard (by others); being overheard; being leaked (of plans, secrets, etc.); going in one ear and out the other
to have an eye on; to zero in on
your husband; her husband
shopfront; storefront; shopwindow; over-the-counter
deposit and withdraw; taking in and out