beyond this point; from now on; after this
multi-floor building; multi-storey building; bill
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
mesh-patterned; webbed; cancellous; cancellate; reticulate; reticulated
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to
to tower over the surroundings
group; bunch; crowd; group
distinctive of; characteristic of; uniquely applying to; but; except; without
scenery; scene; landscape; scene (e.g. of a crime)
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)
strict observance; rigid adherence; scrupulous compliance
to happen to meet; to come across
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
carefree; optimistic; careless; reckless; heedless; happy-go-lucky
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
(are you) alright?; (are you) OK?
to tie up; to tie together; to hang (oneself); to summarize; to put (it all) together; to estimate; to expect
toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
exterior; outside; outer; external; lateral
shirt (undergarment); undershirt; singlet; shirt (outerwear; usu. with collar and buttons)
neat and clean; tidy; trim
to give an impression; to make an impression
tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa); moutan
large company; large enterprise; large corporation
clerk; office worker; office staff
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
green; greenery (esp. fresh verdure)
burden; nuisance; bother; hanger-on; dependent; parasite
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter