blunder; bungle; clumsiness
evening meal; dinner; supper
travel writing; travel piece; traveller's journal; traveler's journal
kitchen; financial situation; finances
valley; ravine; gorge; canyon
matter; affair; counter for (received) emails, text messages, voicemail messages, etc.; counter for accounts (on a website, email service, etc.)
flushing (of one's cheeks); dizziness; rush of blood to the head
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
motor nerve; reflexes; athletic ability; motor coordination
retort; back talk; backchat
to jump about; to jump around; to bounce about; to romp about
high five; high touch (involvement of personal attention and service)
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against someone; to play (a game, match, etc.) against someone
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly; (not) readily; (not) right away; (not) immediately
natural; right; proper; naturally; as a matter of course; rightly
to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
skill; proficiency; dexterity; flattery
sports-minded; sports-oriented
self-respect; self-confidence; guts; backbone; pride; drive
having little left; having few remaining; running short; running low; scant
ability to take action; ability to take initiatives; energy; dynamism; drive
to break; to smash; to defeat; to destroy; to eliminate
a few years ago; some years back
star (usu. excluding the Sun); planet (usu. excluding Earth); star (glyph, symbol, shape); asterisk; star (actor, player, etc.); dot; spot
several weeks; a few weeks
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
it is shameful to reject the advances of a woman; shameful is he who spurns a woman's invitation; (lit.) not eating the meal set before him is a man's shame
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
sexy; popular; well-liked
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
monitor (device, software or person); monitoring; person who gives feedback on products, television programs, etc.; customer panel participant; (computer) monitor; display
pitching; throwing a ball; bowling (in cricket); pitched ball