cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
to bring into the open; to reveal; to uncover (e.g. evidence); to bring to light
word of mouth; comments written online (about a product, service, etc.); online reviews
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
to wait expectantly; to await in anticipation
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
to be itching to put one's skills to use
swindler; fraudster; trickster; con man
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
even so; anyhow; at any rate
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
increasing; uploading; posting (e.g. content); close-up; finishing shooting (of a film, etc.); upswept hairstyle; being up (i.e. leading in sports)
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
care-taking; house-sitting; house-watching; caretaker; house-sitter
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
stimulation (e.g. of an economy); revitalization (e.g. of a town); rejuvenation; activation
what the?; what's that?; what are you doing?; what's going on?
limited time; limited-time offer
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
comprehensive; composite; all-embracing
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
street stall; stand; booth
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
to be tired of waiting; to wait impatiently
merchant; trader; tradesman; dealer; shopkeeper
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
endless; boundless; innumerable; endless; never-ending; going on forever
to keep a watchful eye on
large part; greater part; people in general; general public; mostly; for the most part
commerce; trade; business
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
(political) power; authority; influence