advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
even though; despite; when
door; gate; opening; title page
slightly; lightly; thinly; faintly; dimly
golden eyes (of a cat, etc.); splendid alfonsino (Beryx splendens)
business discussion; negotiation
to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to wedge oneself into; to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below
rudeness; impoliteness; discourtesy; insolence
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
being amazed; being horrified; being taken aback
unforgettable; impossible to forget; lucidly remember
leader (of an alliance); leading power
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
together (of two people); both (of you, them, etc.)
money-making; earning money
to work hard at; to devote oneself to; to be diligent in
market (for goods, services, etc.); outlet (for selling); opening
to entrust; to leave to a person
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
to receive a favorable reputation; to get good reviews; to meet with a favorable reception
on and after; as from; hereafter; thereafter; since
sales; selling; marketing
to be responsible for; to bear the responsibility of
employee (of a store); shop assistant; clerk; salesperson
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
interior design; interior; upholstery
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
in preparation; (shop) not yet open for business
to (be able to) make contact; to (be able to) get in touch
master (of a house, shop, etc.); husband; sir; boss; patron of a mistress, geisha, bar or nightclub hostess; sugar daddy
critical moment; do-or-die situation
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
insufficiency; deficiency; shortage; dissatisfaction; discontent; complaint
person concerned; interested party; related party
to run about; to rush about
husband; master (of a house, shop, etc.)
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper