is that so?; I see; right; oh
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
suspicious; dubious; doubtful; unsure; untrustworthy; unreliable; strange
from beginning to end; from start to finish; from first to last; end-to-end; all the way through
self-sufficiency; self-containment; autonomy; self-absorption
anyway; either way; one way or the other; whichever; whatever
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to enter one's ears (e.g. of water)
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
way of speaking; intimation
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
clerk; office worker; office staff
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability
chores; odd jobs; miscellaneous affairs; miscellaneous expenses
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
always; constantly; at all times; habitually
to draw the line; to set a boundary; to make a clear distinction
bare minimum; minimum necessary (amount, number, etc.)
remodelling; remodeling; reorganization; reorganisation
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
taking over; handing over; transfer of control; inheriting; passing on the baton
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
office work; clerical work; administration; business; affairs
affable; amiable; sociable; agreeable
currently nowhere to be seen; unknown where it went; disappeared into thin air
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
nothing but; none other than
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
the most; the best; the greatest; supreme; unrivalled; unsurpassed
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
to leave (a scene); to step away
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
to cover (with something); to put on (e.g. someone's head); to pour liquid (on something); to dash liquid (over something); to plate (something) with metal; to cover (with a dental crown); to add (e.g. music to a video)
under repair; out of service; being adjusted
paper patch attached to something; paper backing; sticker; notice; poster
maid; helper; help; assistance