sample; specimen; pattern; model; example
store's appearance (esp. shop front, signs, etc.)
serving customers; looking after visitors; reception
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
one's daily milieu; neighbourhood; neighborhood; zone of life; sphere of life
taking advantage of (an opportunity); jumping on the bandwagon; taking passage (in); getting a lift; getting a ride
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
shop; small store; business; firm
to exchange glances; to correspond; to counterbalance
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
to give the stamp of approval
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
to fish; to look for; to search for; to go on a spree (spending, reading, etc.); to binge
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
older brother; elder brother
one's family (home) background (environment)
to lose (through death) (e.g. wife, child)
trouble; problem; mess; difficulty; nuisance
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
arrangement; good offices; discretion; judgment; disposition
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
merchant; store; shop; merchant house; merchant family
mundane; routine; everyday; unremarkable; common; day-to-day
even so; however; still; whereupon; even though; nevertheless
to face on; to look out on to
turn (in line); order of things; sequential order
congestion; crush; crowding; confusion; disorder