obedient; gentle; meek; submissive; docile
to be jealous; to be envious
infatuation; adoration; blind love; doting (on a child)
imposing stance; daunting pose
loud laughter; roaring with laughter
small child; kid; kiddy; tot; rug rat; ankle-biter
to put on airs; to act big; to throw one's weight about; to be overbearing; to be domineering; to be bossy
ability to attract customers
amount sold; sales; proceeds; takings; turnover
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
to have a (rough) idea (of what the situation is)
to dry up completely; to become stale
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
(flight of) stone steps; stone stairway
anger; offence; offense; rage; taking offense; taking offence
nursery school teacher; childcare worker
to be popular (esp. with the opposite sex); to be well liked; to be pampered (spoiled, doted upon, etc.); to be welcomed
sister-in-law (spouse's older sister or older brother's wife); older stepsister; older adopted sister; non-blood-related older sister
regular holiday; fixed day off; regular closing day
dubious; puzzled; suspicious
daytime television serial; soap opera
influence; clout; leverage
returning from school; going home from school
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
meeting; assembly; gathering; congregation; convention; rally
precautions; warnings; matters to be attended to; things to note; suggestions; hints
going on and on (about inconsequential things); talking nonsense; idling away the time; dawdling
to engage in lively conversation
shoe rack (in an entrance); cupboard (for shoes and clogs)
immediately; as soon as possible; as quickly as possible
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
summer sky; summery weather; clear, blazing summer weather
people; (all) persons; you (usu. plural); various
final; eventual; ultimate
offensive (movement); aggression
thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
kitchen; galley; (Internet) troll
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)