gift = present;
to tell = to say;
contemporary suite of furniture = modern living room;
bright = shiny;
near = close by;
big = huge, massive;
cosy = comfortable;
table = desk, counter etc. ("table" has a lot of meanings);
pleased = happy with (something), thrilled;
roller = breaker, wave;
blind = unsighted; ignorant (to turn a blind eye);
vis-a-vis = face to face (French); opposite.
