even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
from A to Z; without exception; in every particular
always; constantly; frequently; often; nonstop
part-time employer; place where one works part-time
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
princess; spoiled girl; hothouse flower; glue
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
to make a lovely picture; to be perfect for a picture; picture-perfect; picturesque
staff who serve or assist customers or visitors (e.g. restaurant, pachinko parlour, etc.)
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
to blurt out; to let slip; to say inadvertently; to come out with (e.g. nonsense)
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
repeater (telecommunications); repeat customer; regular customer; person who does the same (negative) act repeatedly
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause)
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that...; trying to...
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
don't you think?; indicates question
superiority complex; sense of superiority
friendly; easy to get on with; easy to talk to; easy to like
slowly; unhurriedly; without haste; leisurely; at one's leisure
often; frequently; lightly (of a movement); easily; simply
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
full of (e.g. mistakes); riddled with; covered all over with (blood, mud, etc.)
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
to raise; to lift; to hang up; to raise prices (artificially, deliberately)
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)
to stir; to churn; to rummage around; to throw into confusion; to throw into chaos
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
going on ahead; forestalling; anticipating; arrival before another