scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
hypothesis; supposition; assumption; expectation; anticipation
in range; within the limits (of ...); within (a) range
plot (of a novel, play, etc.); plotting (data)
to have a good idea; to be able to predict
concerning ...; over ...; about ...; centering on ...
pattern; behavioural pattern; behavioral pattern; predictability
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
(any) more; further; in addition (to this); at this stage; now; now that things have come to this
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)
making a rough estimate in one's head; expectation; anticipation
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you; you shouldn't have; it's too much
to follow; to come along (with); to accompany; to come with (something); to follow as a result (of); to be incidental (to)
unable to contain oneself; itching to do something; cannot sit still
risky; dangerous; insecure
to overlook; to command a view of; to look down on; to despise; to look down on
to watch over; to keep watch over; to keep an eye on; to watch intently; to stare; to gaze
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
insincere smile; ingratiating smile; polite smile; forced smile
to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to lavish (money, charm, etc.)
curious onlookers; rubbernecks
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to become engrossed in; to become absorbed in; to become frayed and dishevelled (of hair, grass, etc.); to be fluffy
calm; peace; serenity; composure; equanimity; presence of mind
to take back; to get back; to regain; to recover; to restore; to recoup
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (voice); fluent (speech); eloquent
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
exaggerated; overblown; overdone
as you see; as you can see; in accordance with what you see
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
business; things to do; engagement; errand; affairs
in the future; another day; later
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
calm; composed; self-possessed; firm
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination