hopeless; futile; no use; beyond help; cannot be done
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
eagerly; earnestly; ardently
setting up a stall or booth (bazaar, festival); opening a branch office; opening a store
to order; to send away for; to have (something) sent to one; to pull (something) closer
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
shopping; purchased goods
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away
agricultural community; farm village; rural
good-quality; superior in quality
transactions; dealings; business
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
aspect; phase; condition; modality (philosophy)
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
outside of; not covered by
order of chivalry; chivalric order
holiday; day off; furlough; absence (from work)
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
link (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.); monocyclic
treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
to attract interest; to arouse someone's interest
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
chitter; chatter; giggle; screeching; squealing
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
to become brilliant; to become cheerful
idleness; lack of application; lazy study habits
to see; to look; to watch; to try to
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
to accompany; to go with; to go together
very interesting; of great interest
to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award