to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
staringly; fixedly; unblinkingly
department (in an organization); division; club; part; component; category
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
to feel uncomfortable; to be offended; to have a bad time
to droop (e.g. ears of grain); to bow one's head; to hang one's head
put; place; leave; do (in preparation)
teaching; instruction; teachings; precept; lesson; doctrine
to the core; to the bone; (lit.) to the marrow
to drive into (e.g. a nail into a board); to hit into (e.g. a home run into the stands); to throw into (e.g. jail); to drum into (someone) (an idea, skill, etc.); to hammer into
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
reception (desk); information desk; receipt; acceptance
everywhere; all over; throughout
insincere smile; ingratiating smile; polite smile; forced smile
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability
there in body, but not in spirit; distracted; in one ear and out the other
president's office; director's office
guidance; leadership; leading the way
insipid; flat; dull; lifeless; listless
to go first; to take the lead; to lead the way
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.); loud; high-pitched
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
the ostentation (bad taste) of the nouveau riche; air of vulgar prosperity
practicality; utility; usefulness
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (playing card suit)
gorgeous; sumptuous; extravagant; luxurious
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress