if so; in that case; in that situation
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
to advance (spatially); to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to move ahead (e.g. of work); to intensify
risky; dangerous; insecure
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
it seems that ...; it appears that ...; is like ...; is similar to ...
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
queen (consort); empress (consort)
moneymaking; earning money
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
pit of one's stomach; bottom of one's heart; one's true feelings; one's innermost thoughts
to twinkle (e.g. stars); to flicker; to waver; to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
to leak out; to escape; to find expression; to give vent; to leak out; to be divulged
hair style; coiffure; hairdo
all over the body; from head to foot; all over
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
crushed flat; flattened; flat-chested girl; sound of a sticky rice cake sticking to something
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
to kick down; to oust (a rival) to advance oneself; to push (someone) aside to get ahead
to buy; to purchase; to buy out
fair price; reasonable price
regular customer; regular patron; regular visitor; constant companion
guest of honor; guest of honour; good customer; important customer
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
merchant; trader; expert (in a trade or profession); professional; woman working in the nightlife business (bar or nightclub hostess, geisha, etc.); demimondaine
sentiment; emotions; one's feelings; one's heart
mascot; poster boy; poster girl; brand ambassador
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any