rapidly; vigorously; by leaps and bounds; steadily
absorption; suction; attraction
judging; inspection; examination; investigation; review
loyalty; sincerity; allegiance; fidelity; integrity
chief; main; principal; important
standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
(not) a single person; (no) one
to be no match for; to not hold a candle to
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
one of these days; someday; one day
belief; faith; conviction
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
verbal message; word (from someone)
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar
to ask a big favour; to ask unreasonable things; to be unreasonable
waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
variety of goods; number of articles
somewhat below; slightly below
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread
moving; touching; stirring
furnishings; implements; equipment
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
one face; one surface; the whole surface; one aspect; one side; (on) the other hand; one broad, flat object
to fix (e.g. to a wall); to secure; to install; to plant
bookshelves; bookshelf; bookcase
nailing on; nailing down; being stationary; being rooted to the spot; (price) pegging
by your leave; with your permission
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
tap-tap; knock-knock; cough-cough; bark (of a fox); yelp; heavily (e.g. of snow falling)
pinstripe (esp. freehand art)
waist; waistline; waist measurement
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)