a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
to be (animate); to be; to be ..ing; to (have the audacity to) do
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone
to call for somebody; to come for someone; to pick someone up
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
to differ (from); to vary; to not be in the usual condition; to not match the correct (answer, etc.); to be different from promised; isn't it?
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
alone; by oneself; on one's own
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
business; trade; operations; sales
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
ringtone; ring tone; ringback tone; ringing tone
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
hour; o'clock; (specified) time; when ...; during ...
since when; from when; how long
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
happy tears; tears of joy
foreign; abroad; overseas
worldwide; global; international; world-famous; world-class
creator; inventor; developer
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
to tie; to fasten; to hitch; to secure (trust, patronage of customers, etc.); to keep (an employee, someone's interest, etc.); to save (someone's life)
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
bet; wager; stake; gamble
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
total darkness; pitch dark; bleak future; poor prospects