glasses; eyeglasses; judgment; judgement; four-eyes
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
boy; son; child; mere boy; stripling; greenhorn
it's been a long time; long time no see
nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?
person in charge (including a supervisory role for other staff); person responsible for ...; responsible party; supervisor; manager
to serve as; to act as; to fill (the position of); to play the role of; to be in charge of; to hold (a position)
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
boy; son; baby boy; young man
to be fated; to be linked by fate
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
having special circumstances (e.g. problems, issues, advantages, flaws, defects, etc.); imperfect (merchandise); with defects
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
old friend; old acquaintance
trust (in); confidence; faith; reliance
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
to suit the convenience of; to accommodate
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
to bend; to curve; to bend (the truth); to falsify; to corrupt; to sully
don't worry about it; there is nothing to fear; there is no need for anxiety; everything is under control
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding (a runner) on base
armpit; under one's arm; beside; close to; aside; to the side; off-track
blank form; sheets of paper; sheet of paper
necessary items; required items; necessary information; required fields (on a form); mandatory fields
writing on someone's behalf
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
of good character; kindhearted; good-natured
kobold (evil spirit in German folklore); goblin
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
(and) then; and; thereupon; in that case; then; so
sour (expression); (lit.) as if having chewed on a bitter bug
tide; current; tendency; trend
young bird; chick; fledgling; greenhorn; fledgeling; novice
top brass; upper echelon; higher-ups; top management; upper reaches; top of the pile