of course; certainly; naturally
first meeting; first interview with
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
to deceive; to cheat; to falsify; to misrepresent; to evade (a question, taxes, etc.); to dodge
business; work; operations; service; duties
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
recruitment; invitation; raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)
although I say; although one might say; although called
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
to be troubled; to have difficulty; to be bothered; to be inconvenienced; to be badly off; to be hard up
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to underestimate; to make light of
although I say; although one might say; although called
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger
extermination; elimination; renouncing worldly desires (in order to concentrate on Buddhist teachings); curing (an illness)
same; similar; (just) like; equal
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
this; our; right; justice; checking account
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
to excel in one thing; to be a master in an art
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
use; adoption; acceptance; appointment; employment; engagement
to raise; to elevate; to move something (to a higher place); to put onto (e.g. a shelf); to increase (price, quality, status, etc.); to raise (a wage); to show someone (into a room)
not less than ...; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; the above; the above-mentioned
just to make sure; just to be sure; for confirmation; just in case; for caution's sake; by way of precaution
origin; source; basis; base; cause; (raw) material; ingredient
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
plants and animals; flora and fauna
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample