unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
everything; anything; nothing
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy
person concerned; people involved (in an event); those concerned; staff
to relax; to feel at home
(place) near by; (place) close by; (place) right next to; as soon as; right after
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to drink; to swallow; to smoke (tobacco); to swallow up; to engulf; to suppress (one's anger, bitter feelings, etc.); to keep down
to grow wild; to run to waste; to become rough (of art, craft, etc.); to lose refinement; to intensify (of wind, rain, etc.); to become more severe
how about ...?; what about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable
performance (e.g. music, dance, drama); something done (just) for show; theatre; performance (of a computer, car, investment, etc.)
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
hard-liners; diehards; (young) man with traditionally masculine interests; tough boy; hard news; reporter who covers political and economic affairs
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
structure; construction; makeup; framework; organization; pattern
wood; lumber; (raw) material; stuff; talent; ability
naked; bare; uncovered; frank; open; blunt
wallpaper; wallpaper; background image; desktop image
wall material; wall-finishing material; wallplate (e.g. in a mine)
no matter how you look at it; no matter how you slice it; clearly; obviously; surely; without a doubt
to have a meal; to eat; to make a living; to earn one's bread
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
good-value; economical; advantageous (price, deal, etc.); useful; helpful
expressly; especially; specially; intentionally; deliberately; on purpose
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
comfort when sleeping; feel (of a bed, futon, etc.)
good-quality; superior in quality
quality; value; nature; inherent quality; logical quality
interior design; interior; upholstery
luxury cruise ship; luxury liner
to go to the bottom of an affair; to inquire into the origin
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
combat ship; combat vessel
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
abnormal; unusual; extraordinary; remarkable; uncommon
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
to shake one's head (in denial)
the world in general; society; convention