originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
intention; aim; preference (for); orientation (towards a goal)
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
as one would expect from ...; given that ... (naturally ...); precisely because ...; all the more because of ...; on account of ...; ... being what it is
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
super-; ultra-; extremely; really; of course; definitely
being very busy; busyness
to begin (doing); to start (doing)
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
flour; meal; powder; heroin
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
called; known as; that; to say
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
large; big; great; prominent; -sized; as big as; university
devil; evil spirit; genie
compendium of laws; statute books; (lit.) complete book of the Six Codes
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
hating; strongly disliking
goodbye; so long; saying goodbye to (e.g. life as a bachelor); putting an end to; farewell (performance, party, etc.); final
easy; simple; informal; offhand; cheap
demotion; relegation; reduction in rank; degradation; downward move
swiftly; rapidly; suddenly; abruptly; sharply (of a slope, bend, etc.); steeply
one's post; one's station; department; bureau; section
in short; in a word; to sum up; to put it simply; to make a long story short; after all
indication; denotation; designation; instructions; directions
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
(unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario); (lit.) 10000 to 1; (if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that
to get damaged; to get chipped; to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt (reputation)
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
to take (preventive) measures; to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
liking very much; loving (something or someone); adoring; being very fond of
cry (e.g. of a baby); sob; whine; tearful voice; weepy voice
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
commodity; article of commerce; goods; stock; merchandise
control; management (e.g. of a business)
time; season; period; phase; stage
joining a company; getting a job with a company; starting work at a company
three years; third school year (e.g. of high school)
to speak unanimously; to speak in chorus; to speak in unison; to speak in one voice
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
reputation; (public) estimation; rumour; rumor; fame; notoriety
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel