to be packed (with); to be filled; to be blocked (of a pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to be become shorter; to shrink; to be at a loss (for)
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
main street; avenue; boulevard
to be awash with; to teem with; to be full of
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
to play an instrument (esp. string instruments); to dance
(wandering) minstrel; troubadour
street stall; stand; booth
merchant; trader; tradesman; dealer; shopkeeper
sensational; inflammatory; incendiary; (sexually) suggestive; lascivious
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
touting; soliciting; luring; tout; barker; pander
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
to wither (of flowers, dreams, etc.); to wilt; to droop; to shrivel; to fade (away); to sag
stillness; silence; quiet; hush; calm; serenity
transition; changeover; switchover; transfer (of powers, weight, etc.); shift (e.g. of centre of gravity)
period of time; time slot; time zone
still (continuing); as ever; further
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
performance (as opposed to practice); going before an audience or on-air; game; match; high of the season; height (of summer, etc.)
to present; to offer; to show; to display; to assume (e.g. a shape)
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
noisy; loud; much talked of; much-discussed; strict; severe
tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle
fearfully; nervously; timidly; gingerly
appearance; air; condition; state; form
prosperity; bustle; activity; crowd; turnout
prosperity; thriving; flourishing
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
silver (Ag); silver (color); silver (medal, prize, etc.); silver coin; silver general; bank; (arch.) money
salt; common salt; hardship; toil; saltiness; cold
pomade; balm; perfumed oil
riches; wealth; resources; lottery
to create; to bring forth; to invent; to think up and bring into being; to give birth to; to bear
source (of a spring, etc.); source (of payment, energy, knowledge, etc.); origin; wellspring
to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with
but; however; even though; even if
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
to attract interest; to arouse someone's interest
as (one pleases, one is told, etc.); wherever (e.g. one's feet take one); according to
surging crowd; wave of humanity; stampede
to draw (something) toward one; to pull toward one; to pull closer; to attract; to draw; to entice
arm; ability; skill; (physical) strength