storey; story; stairs; stage (in chronostratigraphy); counter for storeys and floors of a building
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
guest spending the night (i.e. at a hotel)
to throw open; to leave open
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
open; spacious; extensive
atrium; well (in building); blow-by; blow-bye; drafty; draughty
to draw an arc (e.g. with a compass); to describe an arc (e.g. through the air)
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
glazing; fitting with glass; transparency; openness; lack of secrecy
eyeball; special feature; centerpiece; special program; loss leader; sunny-side up fried egg
counter for chairs or seats
low table; table with very short legs
to sink (into); to get depressed
some; any; please; anyway; anyhow
stirring; slight movement
to choke; to have trouble breathing
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
to judge (on the basis of); to control; to discipline (oneself); to regulate
green; greenery (esp. fresh verdure)
showcase; display case; vitrine
to catch one's breath; to gulp; to have one's breath taken away; to gasp
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
having said that; on the other hand
conclusion; decision; judgement; affirmative
nightlife; night amusements
playing at (something); game of make-believe; something done together
nuisance money; money paid to make up for inconvenience caused
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed