repeatedly opening and closing (one's mouth); gasping; flapping (e.g. shoe sole); gaping open and shut; heartily (eating); devouring
genuine article; real thing; real deal
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
bubble; foam; froth; head on beer
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
planning; project; plan; design
program (e.g. TV); programme
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
preliminary investigation; preparation
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
knowing; (an) acquaintance
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
to shout (in anger); to yell
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
with a crack; with a snap; firmly; sharply; precisely; properly
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
tone (of voice); manner of talking
inner part; inside; interior; depths (e.g. of a forest); back (of a house, drawer, etc.); bottom (e.g. of one's heart)
sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
possibly; apparently; (seem) likely; somehow or other; with difficulty; barely
to keep away; to keep at a distance
news coverage; collecting data (e.g. for an article); covering (something for media); interview
to take (a photo); to record (video, audio, etc.); to make (a film)
history; pedigree; lineage
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
running fast; double time; cantering; doing things in a hurry
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
silent (as the grave); deadly silent; deathly quiet
to fall completely silent; to become still as death
having nothing to do; having time on one's hands (and not knowing what to do); being at a loose end; being bored
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end