itemization (of expenses); the items; breakdown; classification
operation (of a machine, factory, fishing boat, etc.); work
communications equipment; terminal; communications device
to look around; to look towards (us)
scriptwriter; playwright; scenario writer
uncompleted; unfinished; crude
valid; proper; right; appropriate; reasonable
returning tit for tat; retaliating
tree (e.g. Christmas); tree structure; tree diagram
battle; fight; fighting; engagement; contest
reward; recompense; return; punishment; retribution
day (as in holiday); daytime
beginning of the year; early in the New Year
dress; outfit; getup; to dress oneself; to outfit oneself
New Year's Eve; December 31
social conditions; phase of life; (sign of) the times; state of society
to bless; to show mercy to; to give (money, etc.)
gas station; petrol station
courtesy call; going around to say hello (or goodbye) to everybody; making the rounds
usually; ordinarily; in the past
untalkative; quiet; taciturn; reticent; uncommunicative
to be possible (in terms of time, money, etc.); to be able (to do); to fit (schedule, budget)
unqualified; without qualifications
to pen; to write; to draw
with stealthy steps; with noiseless footsteps; on tiptoe; stealthily
to be nervous; to be sensitive; to worry; to be fussy; to be precise
guidance; lead; guide; primer; influence; connections
rear gate (esp. of castle); back entrance; one who arrests; force attacking the rear of a castle; (opponent's) weak point
implication; nuance; shade of meaning; connotation
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
snatching; stealing; seizure; usurpation