going to work (e.g. in the morning); coming to work
to hang up; to end a telephone conversation
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
suited figure; person in a suit
opening a new shop; opening a shop (for the day)
shop that handles Western-style apparel and accessories
to fall ill; to become indisposed; to have one's physical condition deteriorate
compensatory holiday (for working on a day off); time in lieu
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)
to buy (stock, materials, etc.); to purchase; to lay in; to get; to obtain
choosing; selecting; deciding (on)
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
first of all; at once; for now; for the time being; anyway; at least
remainder; remnant; the rest; what is left; balance; leftovers
underwear; undergarment; underclothes; lingerie
liking; taste; fancy; wish; desire; choice
else; in addition; besides
basket (shopping, etc.); hamper; cage
shirt (undergarment); undershirt; singlet; shirt (outerwear; usu. with collar and buttons)
sneaker; sneakers; trainers
shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
nonsense; no meaning; meaningless
to grumble; to gripe; to complain
bright and beautiful; gorgeous; showy; prosperous; flourishing; thriving
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
(opening a door) with a clatter; noisily; (falling) with a clatter; with a crash; (changing) completely; totally
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
to float; to become merry; to be cheerful; to become loose; to become unsteady; to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you)