just because; even if; even though
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
complexion; skin tone; skin colour; countenance; look (on one's face); expression
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
master (of a house, shop, etc.); husband; sir; boss; patron of a mistress, geisha, bar or nightclub hostess; sugar daddy
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
departure; leaving; setting off
had better ...; had better not ...
originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
to be noisy; to be astir; to rustle; to murmur
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
sharp (knife, claws, etc.); pointed; sharp (pain, tone, etc.); acute; keen (intuition, sense of smell, etc.); acute
to cut up; to split open; to rip to pieces; to tear to pieces
moderate; reserved; modest; temperate; restrained; low-key
breaking up (a meeting, gathering, etc.); dispersal (e.g. of a crowd); dissolution (of a company, organization, etc.); winding-up; dissolution (of the Diet, Parliament, etc.)
to go out and away; to leave
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
to apologize; to apologise; to make an apology
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
to speak words (of); to speak (to); to say (something); to say some (kind, comforting, etc.) words
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
news; word; tidings; omen; foreboding; premonition
readiness; (mental) preparedness; resolution; determination; resignation (to one's fate)
tone of voice; mimicry; imitative voice
wick; marrow; core; heart; pistil (of a flower); stamen
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
to be astonished; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be deeply impressed
to smile (at); to grin (at)
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
service business (hotels, restaurants, etc.); service industry; hospitality industry
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
uniform; equal; even; common; ordinary; usual
blushing; getting red in the face; embarrassment
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
of great promise; with a promising future