(department) store; (department) stores
firefly (Luciola cruciata); lightning bug; glowworm
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
one large ...; a great ...
moving to new seats; moving to new desks
to beat fast (of one's heart); to flutter (with joy, anticipation, etc.); to throb; to pound; to palpitate
large text that appears in ads or brochures to catch the reader's attention (in copywriting)
teacher; instructor; teaching staff; faculty member
first term; first half-year; preceding period; early period
to be in the news; to be talked about; to become a popular topic of conversation; to become the talk of the town; to become topical
lottery; lot; raffle; draw
having no money; lack of money
bribe; secret fund; slush fund; money for bribery
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
script (for a TV show, film, etc.); script (printed type imitating handwriting); script
burly; strong; indomitable; indefatigable; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.); strong
hard worker; hardworking person
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
before one's very eyes; under one's nose; imminence; close at hand
PC; personal computer; prestressed concrete; precast concrete; polycarbonate; political correctness; patrol car
careful reading; close reading; intensive reading
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
misfortune; bad luck; ill luck; ill fortune
earplug (for protection against noise or water)
with shoes on; rudely; thoughtlessly
to trample underfoot; to tread on; to crush with a foot
stink; bad odor; bad odour; stench
shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear
far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
crying oneself to sleep; giving up in frustration; accepting meekly; being compelled to accept a situation
choking; suffocating; stifling; oppressive; heavy
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
habit; (social) custom; practice; convention
shell gathering (at low tide); clamming
tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa)
texture; grain; one's skin (lacking makeup, etc.); natural skin; surface of the earth; bare ground