exterior; outside; outer; external; lateral
phone extension; indoor wiring; inner line
button (clothing); push-button
a little while later; for a little while; some time later; for some time; presently
firmly; solidly; sturdily; strongly; toughly
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
mistress (of the house); hostess; landlady; proprietress
dubious; puzzled; suspicious
deputy manager; acting manager; acting section chief
representative director; managing director; president; someone chosen by the board of directors from among the directors to actually represent the company in its dealings with the outside world
to fall incessantly (rain, snow, etc.); to downpour
night under the midnight sun; white night (at extreme latitudes); night during which the sun doesn't set
reception (desk); information desk; receipt; acceptance
major subject; special study
(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book
several years; a few years
shopping; purchased goods
formal marriage interview; marriage meeting
resignation; leaving office; leaving work (e.g. at the end of the day)
private school; non-government school
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
gradations (on a ruler, thermometer, etc.); division; scale
boss; leader; head; boss (difficult enemy, usu. at the end of a section or level)
intimacy; affection; familiarity
corridor; hallway; passageway
sincere; honest; faithful
opaque; obscure; opacity; obscurity; unclear; unpredictable