branch office; branch store
to move (house); to change residence
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; good night
sweets (desserts, candy, etc.)
big problem; major issue; big controversy
there; over there; genitals; private parts; that far; that much
to obtain; to get; to procure; to win; to secure
often; frequently; now and then; occasionally
impact; shock; impulse; (psychological) shock
opening session; anteroom
confession (to a crime, wrongdoing, etc.); admission; professing one's feelings (to someone one wants to go out with); declaration of love; profession (of faith); confession (of sins)
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; sure
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; the background; behind the scenes
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
they; those guys; those fellows
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
(political) power; authority; influence
to speak (of something); to be effective; to be powerful; to be helpful
influential; prominent; leading; strong; powerful; likely
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
to regard (as); to recognize (as); to see as; to pay attention to; to watch
item; article; dish; course; finest item
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
new work; new production; new composition; new creation; new title
recipe; (medical) prescription; how-to guide (e.g. for crafts)
restoration to life; coming to life again; reformation; rehabilitation; recycling; reclamation; playback
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
face; honour; honor; appearance; look
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
to be suspicious of (someone's motives); to suspect (that)
over-fond parent; doting parent
instead; but (on the other hand)
to content oneself with; to be resigned to (one's fate); to be contented (satisfied) with (one's lot)
how; in what way; how about; questionable
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction
to put on airs; to assume importance; to be self-important; to be pretentious; to be pompous; to stand on one's dignity
to get impatient; to become irritated; to fret; to chafe
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago