with the exception of; excepting; excluding
what do you want?; can I help you?
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
to beg; to pester; to plead; to coax; to hound; to importune
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
(a) touch of; tinge of; wreath (e.g. of smoke); one stroke; one brush
shy; diffident; retiring; reserved
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
calm; serenity; tranquillity; tranquility
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
these days; nowadays; present day; at this time (of the day)
to jabber; to chatter; to chat with
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
one-by-one; separately; every single; each and every; without omission
well-cooked; well-done; browned
cheese; tee (piping); T-joint; cheese (said when taking a photograph)
perfume; fragrance; aroma; balm; sweet scent
being filled with; being full of; permeation
similarly; same (idea); same (name)
diligently; assiduously; industriously; beavering away
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool
you (when referring to one's equals or inferiors)
empty air; sky; shunyata; emptiness; air force; fruitlessness; meaninglessness
to change places; to relieve one another; to replace someone
The End; Finis; completion; conclusion; providing fully
supermarket; subtitles; telop; superheterodyne; super
saying something (to someone); greeting; approaching (someone)
confections; sweets; candy; cake
selling area; counter; section; favorable time to sell; good time to sell