so; like this; in this way
unreasonable; irrational; outrageous; absurd
to go through; to suffer; to experience (something unpleasant)
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
knowing; (an) acquaintance
ignorance; innocence; stupidity
to expose; to disclose; to lay bare; to confess
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
to give (someone) a treat; to be extravagant; to live luxuriously; to be proud; to be haughty
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
penalty; sentence; punishment
practical problem; practical matter
operation (of a machine, etc.); operating; driving; working (capital, etc.)
bureaucratic organization; bureaucracy
way; method; means; resource; course
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
the most; the best; peerless; the greatest; first-rate
engagement; engage (e.g. angle)
(eating or drinking) to one's heart's content
treat; banquet; feast; (arch.) running about
before; previously; ahead; Pardon me for leaving (before you)
follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
drinking party; get-together
of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing
entertainment (of guests; esp. in the corporate world); treating (to food and drinks); wining and dining
number of times; frequency; count
business; trade; operations; sales
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
foundation; root; basis; root and trunk
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
to repent; to regret; to be sorry; to rue
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
battle formation; disposition of troops