to warp; to bend; to contort; to be perverted; to be warped (of a view, mind, etc.); to be distorted
to notice; to become aware; to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to recover consciousness; to come to oneself
elopement; running away with a lover
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
last ray of hope; only hope
to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
first of all; at once; right away; for now; for the time being
unable to do one's work; can't get anything done
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
speaking voice; talking voice
television; TV; TV program; TV programme; TV broadcast
a step; short distance; short time
full up; to have had enough of something (both good and bad nuance)
customer; client; client company; business connection; trade partner
vice-chief; vice-director; assistant director; deputy manager
entertainment (of guests; esp. in the corporate world); treating (to food and drinks); wining and dining
arrangement (music, objects, etc.); organization; adaptation
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
food; foodstuff; prey; victim
to hold a grudge; to hold something against somebody
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; naive
dessert stomach; having room for dessert despite being full
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
joint party (e.g. by students from several colleges); combined party; mixer; two or more groups, esp. female and male students, combining for a party
business; affairs; duties; work; procedure; task
link (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.); monocyclic
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
in consideration of; in deference to; out of respect for; for (someone's) sake
(company) director; executive; top management; important post; role with heavy responsibilities
transactions; dealings; business
almost; roughly; approximately
thought; consideration; thinking
to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
long ago; previous; of a former age
business; trade; operations; sales
ace (playing card); ace (of a team); leading player; ace; hotshot; ace (serve)
period; epoch; the times; those days; oldness; ancientness