repeatedly opening and closing (one's mouth); gasping; flapping (e.g. shoe sole); gaping open and shut; heartily (eating); devouring
unable to get along; unable to cooperate; unable to hit it off; not seeing eye to eye
estrangement; alienation; neglecting to stay in contact
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
to sever relations (with somebody; esp. a relative or spouse); to break off (with)
warm and fluffy; soft; steamy hot (food); hot and flaky; feeling mentally tired; feeling of tired relief or accomplishment after effort or perseverance
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving to chance; neglecting; abandoning
such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of
to sum up; to summarize; to summarise
to play a leading role; to play a central part
young lady (in ref. to a maid, etc.)
lovely; wonderful; nice; great; fantastic; superb
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
trouble; difficulties; dispute; confusion; disorder; mess
having special circumstances (e.g. problems, issues, advantages, flaws, defects, etc.); imperfect (merchandise); with defects
work; workmanship; craftsmanship; artifice; trick; device
to exchange; to swap; to barter; to replace; to substitute
that's the way it is; such is life
kind; sort; type; similar example; parallel; the like
hazardous materials; dangerous goods; explosives; combustibles
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
cooperation; collaboration
to examine someone's expression
surroundings; circumference
to rendezvous; to meet at a prearranged place and time; to arrange to meet
tingling; stinging; pungently
wide difference; a world of difference
a few minutes later; after a few minutes
time; thyme; time out (e.g. in sport)
separate room; another room; special room; (arch.) concubine (of a noble)
continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence
boorish; inelegant; unpolished; unromantic; tactless
to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
slowly; unhurriedly; without haste; leisurely; at one's leisure
to win over; to win (someone's) heart and mind
abundant; ample; plentiful; lustrous; glossy
tragic but brave; heroic; grim; pathetic
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)