to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
retainer; vassal; servant
to swell up; to bulge; to swell (of a budget, population, etc.); to increase significantly; to balloon
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
trace; vestige; mark; sign; evidence
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
to lead (an advance); to spearhead (a campaign, attack)
renovation (e.g. a house); redecoration; refurbishment; makeover; alteration (e.g. of clothes); re-tailoring
chime; bell (e.g. doorbell)
granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman
to become locked; to lock
to be all out (e.g. of people); to be all elsewhere; to be all in use (e.g. of cars); to be sold out; to have none left
unable to contain oneself; itching to do something; cannot sit still
creak; squeak; creaking; discord; strife; friction
to paint over; to paint out; to fill in; to cover completely (with paint)
to run around; to bustle about
I'm home!; I'm back!; now; at present; just now; a moment ago
about this time; about now
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
then; and (then); in that case; if so
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
to oil (e.g. chains, hinges, etc.)
awkward; clumsy; stiff; crude; unrefined; constrained
to overlook; to fail to notice; to miss (seeing)
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
startup; booting up; activation; starting (e.g. engine, computer); launch
aimlessly; unexpectedly (showing up); slowly swaying; staggering; moving feebly
to stagger; to stumble; to waver; to be in two minds; to have an affair (with); to fall (for someone)
to decline (in prosperity); to become deserted; to become desolate; to taper off (of a sound)
one room apartment; studio apartment