while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
at work; in the midst of work; working
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
scattering; leaflets; sushi rice in a box or bowl with a variety of ingredients sprinkled on top; writing in an irregular hand
brilliance; polish; lustre; luster; glossy finish (of photographs)
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
to get between; to be caught in
out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb
official recognition; authorization; authorisation; licence; license; accreditation
stand; stall; booth; kiosk; store
reception (desk); information desk; receipt; acceptance
to distribute; to hand out; to deliver; to allot; to allocate; to place (staff, soldiers, etc.)
commodity; article of commerce; goods; stock; merchandise
with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)
stuffed toy; stuffed animal; plush toy; soft toy; cuddly toy
to read out; to read aloud; to call out; to finish reading; to read through
to combine parts of two different things into a new thing; to compromise; to balance out
charm; attractiveness; courtesy; ingratiating behaviour; entertainment; amusement
sales; selling; marketing
(connecting) passageway; accessway; walk-through; skyway; sky bridge
general; universal; ordinary; average; (arch.) the same; (arch.) no different
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
to handle; to operate (a machine, etc.); to deal with (an issue); to manage; to treat (someone); to deal with (someone)
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
June; sixth month of the lunar calendar
sixth day of the month; six days
twelve; 12; queen (playing card)
careful; elaborate; scrupulous