to accept; to receive; to agree
unfavourably; unfavorably; disparagingly; insultingly; ill
general; popular; common; typical
reaction; response; reaction
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
carrying voice; well-projected voice
free (of restraint, controls, etc.); free (of cost); freelance; one-size
counter for stories, episodes of TV series, etc.
in the morning; during the morning
opening a new shop; opening a shop (for the day)
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
collecting; accumulating; collection (of art, stamps, insects, etc.); garbage collection; waste collection
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
foreign; abroad; overseas
model; dummy; model (profession); fashion model; model (of a vehicle, machine, etc.); version; model (e.g. mathematical)
sale; offering for sale; release (for sale); launch (product)
little something; reward; tip
lottery; raffle; drawing (of lots)
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
probability; likelihood; chances
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
standoffishly; primly; pungently (of a smell); acridly; long and pointed (e.g. of a nose); popping (of ears)
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
to take a breath; to take a short rest
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (e.g. voice); fluent; eloquent
aaah!; oooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
declaration; proclamation; announcement
story; tale; legend; plot; storyline
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
to persuade; to prevail upon; to win a woman's heart; to win over; to talk someone into doing
disappointment; despair; despondency; broken heart; adversity