useless; worthless; absurd; baloney
old body; aged person; elderly person
to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown; to scowl
something-something (e.g. platitudes, waffling); yada yada; so-and-so
to discuss; to talk about; to argue; to dispute; to take into consideration; to make an issue of
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
meeting; assembly; party; society; association; club
before; previously; ahead; Pardon me for leaving (before you)
drinking (sometimes esp. alcohol); drink; drinking party
all talk; glib; insincere; empty; specious
owl (esp. the Ural owl, Strix uralensis)
to take down in notes (meeting minutes, etc.); to apply (concepts, ideas, etc. to specific processes or methods); to drop into something (e.g. a bag); to entice; to lure
to break into song; to burst into song; to begin singing
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
multi-floor building; multi-storey building; bill
operation (of a machine, etc.); operating; driving; working (capital, etc.)
for your reference; FYR; for your information; FYI
support (e.g. for an argument); backing; proof; evidence; corroboration; substantiation
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
to use as a pretext; to use as an excuse
to chase away; to drive away; to drive out
source of fire; sign of fire; warmth of fire; heat
toilet; lavatory; powder room
notable; important; chief; valuable; conspicuous; outstanding
most interesting part (of a story); climax; good part; scenic spot; beautiful place
itching to do something; impatient; sorely tempted; eager
unexpected; contrary to expectations; unforeseen
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
lameness; cripple; mismatched pair (of shoes, etc.)
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
to go ahead; to proceed; to carry on
house search (e.g. by the police)
electric line; electric cable; power cable; telephone line; telegraph wire
electricity; (electric) light