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.)
making (a new suit, dress, etc.); having (something) made; buying new; new tune; new melody; new composition
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
to put on airs; to act big; to throw one's weight about; to be overbearing; to be domineering; to be bossy
chestnut-color; chestnut-colour
to have one's attention attracted (caught); to be preoccupied with
to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil
daisy (Bellis perennis); English daisy
to melt (and become soft or liquid); to be enchanted (by); to be charmed; to be bewitched
fat; chubby; fatso; fatty; fat person
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
dark gray; dark grey; slate (color, colour)
memorization; memorisation; learning by heart
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
Sirs; Mesdames; around (the time that, etc.); about
to declare; to speak out; to warn; to spit out (words)
similarly; same (idea); same (name)
counter for books; volume
rise and fall; ups and downs
major incident; major happening; big scandal
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
to take someone along; to be accompanied (by)
to throw into; to dump in together
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
older brother; elder brother; brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship); young man; buddy
heartbroken; crestfallen; dejected; disappointed
sticky; thickly (e.g. painted); heavily (applied); all over (pasting, stamping, etc.); clinging (e.g. of a person); following around
special precautions; special vigilance
to lay waste; to devastate; to invade; to break into; to troll (e.g. web forums); to spam
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
rumination; regurgitation; chewing the cud; turning over in one's mind; thinking over something; pondering
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state