because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
to be thirsty; to feel thirsty; to thirst for; to crave
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
moisture; damp; richness; warmth; financial leeway; gains
as soon as...; just after...; immediately after...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
on the same occasion; at the same time; coincidentally; along with; partly (to do, for)
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
loose; slack; gentle (slope, curve); slow (speed); lenient; liberal
slope; incline; hill; milestone; (age) mark
division; section; compartment; block; plot; lot
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
flickering; flashing on and off; glaringly (bright); painfully (bright); prickling (pain)
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
comfortable; easy; calm; loose; spacious
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
social meeting place; watering hole
mysterious; bewitching; alluring; enticing; enchanting
loveliness; charm; allure; colour and scent; color and scent
to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to lavish (money, charm, etc.)
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
to look around; to survey
store name; shop name; restaurant name
outward appearance; exterior appearance; outward show; looks
to have one's horizons broadened
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
to dazzle one's eyes; to hold one's gaze; to fascinate; to captivate