ruffled (hair, brush bristles, etc.); unkempt; dishevelled; idling away time; dawdling; dilly-dallying
being much talked about; creating a stir; being the talk of town
everywhere; everywhere one goes; wherever one goes
secret trick; hidden method; trick of the trade; cheat (in a video game)
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
strongly; violently; quickly; suddenly
corridor; hallway; passageway
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to become poor; to be poor
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
men and women of all ages
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
young man; young woman; young people; youth; youngsters
old person; senior citizen; the aged; the elderly
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
to push aside; to brush aside
main question; real issue at hand
to call; to summon; to send for; to call together
eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes; skin round one's eyes
wide open (of eyes); large and bright (eyes)
and then; and so; and; so then
progress; advance; improvement; development
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
upward compatible; forward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for higher tier or later systems, versions, etc.; downward compatible; backward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for lower tier or older systems, versions, etc.
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)
opening fully; full throttle; full power
stormy weather; tempest; chaps (of skin)
watering hole; watering place
housewife; mistress (of the house); homemaker
to choke up; to be speechless; to hold one's tongue
how long; how far; how much
general; popular; common; typical
university student; college student
to act as an intermediary; to step in; to come between; to intervene; to interject