bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre
white sauce; béchamel sauce
service à la carte; single dish eaten by itself (without side dishes)
father; dad; husband; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); he
mother; mom; wife; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); she
pan; pot; saucepan; stew; hot pot
coloring; colouring; color scheme; colour scheme; (touch of) colour; embellishment
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
to change (one's clothes)
department store; department
(means of) transportation; transport; transportation facilities; transportation system; transit system
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it; that sort of (thing mentioned immediately prior)
poor health; ill health; unhealthy
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
couscous; cuscus (variety of phalanger)
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to wander about; to roam about; to knock around
about this time; about now
he; she; that guy; that; that one; that thing
inadvertently; for no special reason; truthfully; unexpectedly; after realizing; without knowing
cripple; disabled person; invalid; (game, internet, etc.) addict
(establish) friendly (cordial) relations (with, between); (form) friendship (e.g. with a nation)
pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)
close; intimate; on good terms
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
guarantee; security; assurance; warranty
speciality; specialty; special subject of study; sole interest; single focus; concentrating exclusively on
chain store; retail chain; restaurant chain
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
damp; moist; (slightly) wet; quiet; calm; peaceful
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)