to gather in a circle; to form a circle
hurrying (to somewhere); rushing; hastening; express (train)
very; extremely; exceedingly; top; highest; best
while; during; performed in this condition
of no interest; not interested
model; pattern; paragon; exemplar
to become rusted together; to become rusted shut; to rust; to become (completely) rusty; to become rusty (of a skill or ability); to become less effective
later on; subsequently; by and by; after a while
remains; dregs; vestiges; remnant; residue
force (bulldoze) one's way through
separate case; another matter
to fix upon (one-sidedly); to (ignore somebody's position and) arbitrarily decide something is the case; to scold; to take (a person) to task
to backfire; to produce a result opposite to what was expected or intended
window; window (shop display)
exchange; reciprocation; give-and-take; reply; riposte
to open one's eyes wide (in anger, surprise, etc.); to goggle at
near; close; beside; third person
surrounding at a distance
business hours; opening hours; office hours
one person; one customer; unmarried and childless older woman
abstaining from smoking; quitting smoking; No Smoking!; Smoking Prohibited!
searching for someone; search for a missing person
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
to make a lasting impression
just now; a moment ago; this very minute
impact (on); (strong) impression; effect; impact (of a ball against a racket, bat, club, etc.)
security firm; security company
overflowing; flood; inundation; oversupply; plethora
route; road; distance travelled in a day; one's ... (age, e.g. 40s, 60s)
obstruction of business; interference with business
patient's condition; pathology
periodic; regular; routine