chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
almost every day; almost daily
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
scenery; scene; landscape; scene (e.g. of a crime)
normal; usual; ordinary; everyday
matter of concern and interest
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
among these; between these; of these; in here; in this
much less; to say nothing of
staying the night; lodging (at)
to do (something) to spite (someone); to rebuke indirectly; to make an insinuation; to make a display of affection (for each other); to show off a relationship
don't be absurd; that's out of the question; nonsense; don't mention it
lunch break; noon recess; noon rest period
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
study; diligence; discount; reduction
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
study group; study meeting
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
meeting; assembly; party; society; association; club
participation; joining; entry; adherence
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)
smoothly; easily; readily
to untie; to unfasten; to unsew; to unstitch; to solve; to work out; to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.)
establishment; creation; posing (a problem); options setting; preference settings; configuration
to be rich in; to abound in; to be abundant in; to be rich; to be wealthy
private tutor; coach; governess
eighth day of the month; eight days
nodding off (while sitting); dozing
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job)
lack of sleep; insufficient sleep
fullness; completion; enhancement; improvement; replenishment; repletion
before I knew it; next thing you know; when I came to
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
here and there; in twos and threes; sporadically; now and then; from time to time; occasionally
mostly; almost; nearly; roughly; approximately; about
bell (often a large hanging bell); chime