still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
now that; since; so long as; because
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
the future (usually distant); future tense; the world to come
father; dad; papa; pa; pop; daddy
to take over; to hand over
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
seeing one off; farewell; escort
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
tip-top; top; top-drawer; best; foremost; elite
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
to attract someone's attention; to arouse someone's interest; to sound someone out; to try to find out someone's true feelings; to (discreetly) probe someone's thoughts
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
old couple; elderly couple
student (esp. a university student)
smartly dressed; stylish; someone smartly dressed; to dress up; to be fashionable
tailor's (shop); dressmaker's shop; tailor; dressmaker
gelato; Italian-style ice cream
diffidence; losing one's nerve; feeling awkward; feeling timid; being daunted
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
to live; to make a living; to get on with
mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark
bank; banking institution
festival; feast; carnival
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
opposite side; opposition
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; especially; particularly