to shake; to swing; to sway; to shock
major incident; major happening; big scandal
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around; having an active sex life
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
to be sensible; to be smart; to be tasteful; to be thoughtful; to be tactful; to be sensitive
(it was) no bother at all; not at all; it was nothing
to recommend; to endorse (e.g. a candidate); to infer (from); to deduce; to think (something) through; to ponder deeply
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
imperious; proud; heavy (nasal breathing)
discouraged; dispirited; despondent
sprout; shoot; bud; germinal disk (in an egg)
mud; slush; (wet) dirt; thief
to be smeared; to be covered
punch (with the fist); punching (a hole); hole punch; punch (drink); punch (in a song, speech, etc.); impact
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
to stand on tiptoe; to rise in the world; to become arrogant
sound argument; fair argument; just reasoning
small peninsula; cape; promontory; headland
(legally) incorporated educational institution
middle school (esp. the middle school section of a school that also encompasses other grades); junior high school
construction; establishment
starting (construction) work
this; our; the ... in question; right; justice; fairness
overseas student; exchange student
to invite in; to show someone in
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
rearing; training; nurture; cultivation; promotion
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause)
person in charge; official; attendant
register of names; list of names; roll; register; roster
embezzlement; misappropriation; usurpation
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
simplified receipt with a blank line to be filled out with the customer's name (used specifically for claiming expenses); hand-written receipt
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
separate room; another room; special room; (arch.) concubine (of a noble)
dagger; stiletto; confidant; right-hand man
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true