to know; to be aware (of); to sense; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
at work; in the midst of work; working
to return; to come home; to leave (of a guest, customer, etc.); to get home; to get to home plate
by no means; never!; certainly (not); surely (not); something unexpected; emergency
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
father; dad; husband; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); he
I; me; you; (arch.) manservant
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
to close (one's eyes); to shut
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
if you think about it; come to think of it
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
society; the world; the times
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
threatening letter; intimidating letter
bundle; package; parcel; counter for wrapped objects
to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
immediately; at once; instantly
retirement; resignation; stepping down
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
17th day of the month; 17 days
morning edition (of a daily newspaper); morning paper
not exceeding ...; not more than ...; below (a standard, level, etc.); under; the following; the below-mentioned
help-wanted advertisement; job advertisement; want ad
manufacture and sales; vertical integration
reopening; resumption; restarting
along with; in line with; following; due to; as a result of; in accordance with
recruitment; invitation; raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)
(husked grains of) rice; staple (product, etc.); necessity; (online) comment
raw materials; ingredient
abolition; discontinuance; discontinuation; repeal; annulment
flagship product; leading product; hallmark product
to desire; to want; to expect (of someone); to hope for; to see; to command (a view of)
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
snack food (esp. potato chips, popcorn, etc.); munchie