having special circumstances (e.g. problems, issues, advantages, flaws, defects, etc.); imperfect (merchandise); with defects
moderately; in moderation
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
maintenance of public order; maintaining security
closing up shop (for the day); stopping business; going out of business
unauthorized; without permission; unapproved; lack of permission; absence of authorization
business; trade; operations; sales
just now; a moment ago; this very minute
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
high five; high touch (involvement of personal attention and service)
fierce look; frightening look; tough look; aggressive attitude; coercive attitude; taking a hard line
your husband; her husband
(one's) older brother; young man; sonny; lad
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
equality; impartiality; evenness
(official) commendation; public recognition (of someone's achievements, good deeds, etc.); awarding; honouring
to swallow; to gulp down; to understand; to grasp; to engulf; to swallow up
to arrive (at one's destination); to reach; to come to a head; to reach a conclusion; to culminate (in)
assortment; product lineup
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice
soon; before long; shortly; close (by); near; nearby
main cause; primary factor
class system; caste system; hierarchical system
to be unable to endure; to be unable to stand (something); to lose patience
critical; judgmental; censorious; negative
at this point; at this last moment; this late in the game
(social) class; rank; grade
origin; source; history; originally; from the start; by nature
therefore; for that reason; so; because of that
supreme ruler; conqueror; champion; winner; titleholder
someone with a liking or characteristic; a true representative of (place)
check; restraint; oppression; repression
to have one's heart stop beating; to be shocked; to be staggered
relaxation (e.g. of muscles); becoming flaccid
personage; person (deserving of respect)
tragic but brave; heroic; grim
going through; going via; going by way of
collecting; accumulating; collection (of art, stamps, insects, etc.); garbage collection; waste collection
supply; provision; raising; procurement
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
return journey; one's way home; one's way back
battlefield; battleground