first of all; at once; for now; for the time being; anyway; at least
to sound shrill (of a voice); to sound high-pitched and excited; to get excited; to become restless; to be thrown too high; to come in high
it's been a long time; long time no see
(your) business; (your) concern; (customer's) order; official business (of the government, Imperial Court, etc.); arrest; capture
masterpiece; masterwork; chef d'oeuvre; (unintentionally) hilarious; absurd (e.g. blunder); outrageous
to make round; to roll up; to seduce; to cajole; to round off (a fraction); to shave (one's head)
every evening; night after night
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
changing clothes (on another person, e.g. a child or doll); changing the exterior parts (e.g. of a product)
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
dropping (of tears, dew, etc.); falling off; dropping off; inadvertently (coming to the surface); letting out (e.g. a secret)
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
to tailor; to make (clothing); to train; to bring up; to make it seem like; to pass off
singing one's own praises; praising one's own wares
sword; blade; single stroke
concept; general idea; notion; intention; aim; design
(all) important positions; every strategic point; each key post; (all) important parts; every important point
one point; stitched ornament; small needlepoint design; relief pitcher brought in to face one batter
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons
to like; to prefer; to be pleased by
downward compatible; backward compatible; upward compatible; forward compatible; providing the same function while being more effective (esp. in games)
unexpectedness; unpredictability; tendency to surprise; element of surprise
top recommendation; something highly recommended
(fictional) character; character; personality; persona
to mix; to stir; to blend
maid; helper; help; assistance
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
(not) altogether; (not) wholly
to take pains (doing something); to take great care
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
on the occasion of; at the time of
to favor; to favour; to show favor to; to show favour to; to be partial to; to be a regular customer of
to change clothes (on someone else, e.g. child, doll); to change the wallpaper or skin (of a smart phone, etc.)
complete ignorance (usu. in reference to feigning); lack of knowledge
to engage in; to participate in; to take part in; to be involved in
cutting (cloth, paper, etc.); judgement; judgment; decision
retailing; repeating (someone else's words, opinion, etc.); parroting; echoing