even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
to be able to do; to be possible; to be good at; to do well; to come into existence; to form; to be made
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
environment; surroundings; circumstances
absolutely; definitely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
period; epoch; the times; those days; oldness; ancientness
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
flow of time; flux of time; lapse of time; current of the times; trend of the times
in an instant; in a flash; in the blink of an eye; in no time at all; just like that
to announce; to tell; to sentence; to order
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
Japanese laurel (Aucuba japonica); spotted laurel; lush, green tree
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
you; before (a god, nobleman, etc.); in front of
major company; big company; front castle gate; force attacking the front of a castle
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
company director; board member
treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay
by chance; by accident; accidentally; occasionally; once in a while; now and then
so-so; passable; now, now; there, there; my, my; oh my!
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
to expel (from the body); to let off (a fart); to utter (a lie, nonsense, etc.); to say; to do
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
lady (of high social status; e.g. scholar, artist, critic, politician); Ms; Mrs; Miss
control; management (e.g. of a business)
famous product; special product; speciality; specialty
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
woman; female; female lover; girlfriend; mistress
to do together; to put together; to lump together; to regard in the same light; to put in the same category; to arrange for (two people) to marry
putting one's life on the line; staking one's life (on); risking one's life; life and death situation
in contrast to ...; unlike ...; while ...; whereas ...
seat; bench; temporary job while looking for a better job or until one marries
killing time; keeping oneself occupied; time killer; wasting time; waste of time
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
to talk; to chat; to chatter
I; me; you; (arch.) manservant