modernization; modernisation
peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic
passerby; pedestrian; foot passenger
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
to insist; to assert; to be obstinate in saying
being defeated; being eliminated (from competition)
to take refuge in; to succeed in running away
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
chief; main; principal; important
else; in addition; on top of that; furthermore; further; besides
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
will (to do something); drive; motivation; enthusiasm; eagerness
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
to trick someone (into confirming or revealing the truth); to ask a leading question
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
to do (something negative); to make (a blunder); to commit (an error); to eat (up); to drink
mediation; good offices; influential person; person of influence; (arch.) eloquence; (arch.) eloquent person
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
various; a variety of; all sorts of; many (different)
worship (esp. Christian); (church) service
donation; contribution; endowment
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
reception room; parlor; parlour
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of a visitor's arrival); informing (someone) of a visitor's arrival
to go with (a companion); to hang out with; to do together
strange; unfamiliar; mysterious; suspicious
to install; to fit; to (manage to) obtain (someone's agreement, permission, etc.); to get; to patronize (a shop); to buy usually (from the same store)
flat-screen TV; flat-panel TV
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
concealment (esp. of wrongdoings or criminals); sheltering; harboring
failure; mistake; blunder
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
telephone number; phone number
(fully) exposed; bare; uncovered; in full view; undisguised; broad (accent)
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing